No. 731 in Czech
centrum
The Czech word "centrum" means "center" in English.
In a sentence
Centrum města je vždy rušné.
The city center is always busy.
In this sentence, 'centrum' refers to the central part of the city, a common usage meaning the hub or core of an area.
V centru mé pozornosti je rodina.
My family is at the center of my attention.
Here, 'centrum' metaphorically represents the most important or focal point in a figurative sense.
Nové výzkumné centrum bylo otevřeno minulý týden.
A new research center was opened last week.
In this usage, 'centrum' denotes a facility or institution focused on a specific activity, such as research.
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