en cent
Meaning
cent; a subunit of currency
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en cent |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | centen |
| Plural, indefinite | cent |
| Plural, definite | centen |
cent is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor cent, den stora centen. Check another noun
Practise cent
1 / 2Is it en cent or ett cent?
Questions
What does cent mean in English?
cent means “cent; a subunit of currency”.
Is it en cent or ett cent?
It is en cent, and “the cent” is centen.
What is the plural of cent?
cent doesn't change in the plural: en cent, två cent (definite: centen).
Origin
Borrowed from English cent.
Nearby common words
cent is number 2,573 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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