noun
cent
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Cent means the small currency unit (cent). It’s a masculine noun in German: der Cent, plural Cents. Declension follows regular weak patterns (genitive des Cents). Used for Euro cents or other currencies; no special prepositions or irregularities. Pronunciation may vary regionally. Sometimes written without s in older texts.
Examples
Das kostet 50 Cent.
That costs 50 cents.
Der Kaffee kostet 50 Cent.
The coffee costs 50 cents.
Obwohl der Preis nur ein paar Cent betrug, reklamierte der Kunde, weil die Ware beschädigt war.
Although the price was only a few cents, the customer complained because the item was damaged.
Details
Mnemonics
picture coins with a tiny 'c' sign
Der Cent — think 'der Cent' like 'der Euro' (masculine in usage).
Notes
Plural often 'Cent' or 'Cents' depending on usage; both are acceptable.