milenyo
milényo with stress marks
millennium
Usage Note
Milenyo is a formal term used in historical, religious, or academic contexts to refer to a period of one thousand years. While widely understood, it is less common in casual conversation, where speakers often prefer the descriptive phrase 'isang libong taon'.
Examples
" Isang milenyo ang lumipas. "
Natural Translation
A millennium passed.
Literal Translation
One millennium passed.
" Sampung milenyo ang nakalipas. "
Natural Translation
Ten millennia have passed.
Literal Translation
Ten millennium has passed.
" Sa loob ng halos isang milenyo, nanatiling buhay ang wika ng mga ninuno kahit na maraming dayuhan ang dumating sa kapuluan. "
Natural Translation
For nearly a millennium, the language of the ancestors remained alive even though many foreigners arrived in the islands.
Literal Translation
Within of almost one millennium, remained alive the language of ancestors even though many foreigners arrived in islands.
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