Translation of Romanian word "secol" to English
secol
/ˈse.kol/
Meaning
NounA period of one hundred consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
How to use
The word 'secol' is frequently used in spoken and written Romanian. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
century
Example
Această clădire are peste un secol vechime.
This building is over a century old.
Acesta este un nou secol
This is a new century
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Common phrases
- secolul al XXI-lea— the 21st century
- la începutul secolului— at the beginning of the century
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What does the Romanian word "secol" mean?▼
The Romanian word "secol" means "century" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Această clădire are peste un secol vechime." (which translates as "This building is over a century old.").
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