Why is it der Cent?
No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of Cent, so learn the two together: der Cent.
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Meaning
[1] Europe: coin and its monetary value from the hundredth part of the euro
[1] Europa: Münze und deren Geldwert vom hundertsten Teil des Euros[2] Coin and its monetary value in the currency systems of other countries; in particular from the dollar, one hundredth of a dollar
[2] Münze und deren Geldwert in Währungssystemen anderer Länder; insbesondere vom Dollar, ein Hundertstel eines DollarsExamples
[1] I give my friend 80 cents
[1] Ich gebe meinem Freund 80 Cent.
[1] The saleswoman asks me to give another 20 cents .
[1] Die Verkäuferin fordert mich auf, noch 20 Cent zu geben.
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Declension
| 1 | Singular | Plural 1 | Plural 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Cent | die Cent | die Cents |
| Genitiv | des Cents | der Cent | der Cents |
| Dativ | dem Cent | den Cent | den Cents |
| Akkusativ | den Cent | die Cent | die Cents |
Pronunciation
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