From root: dekada
Usage Note
Dekada-dekada refers to an action or state that has persisted for several ten-year periods, emphasizing long-term duration. For example, dekada-dekada silang hindi nag-usap means they haven't spoken for many decades.
Examples
" Dekada-dekada na silang magkaibigan. "
Natural Translation
They've been friends for many decades.
Literal Translation
For-many-decades already they friends.
" Nakatira sila roon dekada-dekada na. "
Natural Translation
They have been living there for many decades.
Literal Translation
Living they there for-many-decades already.
" Dekada-dekada nang nakatayo ang lumang puno sa gitna ng plasa, saksi sa lahat ng pagbabagong naganap sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
The old tree has been standing in the middle of the plaza for many decades, a witness to all the changes that happened in the town.
Literal Translation
For-many-decades already standing the old tree at middle of plaza, witness to all of changes that-happened in town.
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