sentrale

Sentrale is a Norwegian adjective meaning central, at the center, or of central importance. It is used to describe people, places, organizations, or ideas that occupy a central position within a system or discourse. In Bokmål and Nynorsk, the word functions as a modifier and agrees with the noun it describes.

In Bokmål, centrale denotes the attributive plural form used before plural nouns. The word commonly appears in phrases such as sentrale myndigheter (central authorities) or sentrale deler av byen (central parts of the city). It can also occur in more abstract senses, for example describing central concepts or issues.

Etymology: Sentrale derives from the Latin centralis through European languages, and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish centrala and Danish centrale, reflecting a shared Latin root.

See also: central, centrality, hub, core.

Notes: Not a proper noun; there is no widely recognized place or organization simply named "Sentrale."