Cent
Meaning and Usage
A "Cent" is a unit of currency equal to one hundredth of a basic monetary unit in many countries, including Germany. It is often used to refer to the Euro cent in Germany.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Cent" is borrowed from the Latin word "centum," meaning "hundred." It is used in German as a unit of currency and has the same spelling and meaning as in English.
Comparisons between German and English
In both German and English, "Cent" refers to a unit of currency equal to one hundredth of a basic monetary unit.
Cultural Context
In Germany, the "Cent" is used as a subunit of the Euro, the official currency. Prices are often expressed in Euros and cents, and the "Cent" is used in daily transactions.
Example Sentences
- Der Kaugummi kostet 50 Cent. (The chewing gum costs 50 cents.)
- Sie hat fünf Euro und zwanzig Cent gefunden. (She found five euros and twenty cents.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning and usage of "Cent," think of it as similar to the English word "cent," representing a fraction of a currency unit.
Additional Vocabulary
- Euro (der Euro) - Euro
- Geld (das Geld) - money
- Währung (die Währung) - currency
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A (Cent is masculine singular)
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A