sansiglo
sansíglo with stress marks
one century
Usage Note
Sansiglo combines the native prefix 'san-' (one) with the Spanish-derived 'siglo' (century). It appears in historical writing and formal contexts to indicate a span of one hundred years. The term carries a sense of historical weight and is rarely used in casual conversation.
Examples
" Sansiglo na ang lumipas. "
Natural Translation
A century has already passed.
Literal Translation
One-century already the passed.
" Ito ay nangyari isang sansiglo na. "
Natural Translation
This happened one century ago.
Literal Translation
This is happened one century already.
" Mahigit sansiglo na ang nakalipas mula nang itayo ang lumang simbahan, ngunit matatag pa rin ito hanggang ngayon. "
Natural Translation
More than a century has passed since the old church was built, yet it still stands firm to this day.
Literal Translation
More-than one-century already the passed since when built the old church, but firm still it until now.
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