sentrert

Sentrert is a Norwegian adjective and past participle of the verb sentrere, meaning placed in the center or focused on a central point. The term is used for both physical placement and figurative emphasis, and it can describe objects, positions, or ideas that are oriented toward a central axis or goal.

In typography, layout and design, sentrert describes text or elements aligned along a central vertical axis. A sentence such as “Teksten er sentrert” signals center alignment rather than left- or right-justified placement. In broader design and communication, a sentrert arrangement tends to balance components around a central reference point to create a cohesive composition.

In everyday language, sentrert can describe a person’s stance or a project’s focus. For example, “et sentrert prosjekt” may imply that resources and attention are oriented toward a central objective or stakeholder group. Politically, the term can be used to indicate centrism or a moderate position, rather than a strongly left- or right-leaning stance, though it is often context-dependent and informal.

Grammatical notes: Sentrert is the past participle form of sentrere and functions as an adjective. It agrees with the noun it modifies: “en sentrert tekst,” “et sentrert design,” or “to sentrerte tekster.” The related noun forms are “senter” (center) and “sentrering” (centering).

Etymology: The word derives from the noun senter (center), cognate with the English/French centre. Norwegian usage commonly forms adjectives like sentrert from verbs such as sentrere to express placement or emphasis at the center.

Se også: senter, sentrum, sentrering, tekstjustering.