Usage Note
Siglo is primarily used in formal or historical contexts to refer to a century. In everyday conversation, it is less common as Filipinos often prefer using 'daang taon' (hundred years) to describe long durations of time.
Examples
" Luma na ang bahay; mahigit isang siglo na. "
Natural Translation
The house is old; it's been more than a century.
Literal Translation
Old already the house; over one century already.
" Sa loob ng isang siglo. "
Natural Translation
In the span of a century.
Literal Translation
In the duration of one century.
" Mahigit isang siglo na ang nakalilipas mula nang itayo ang simbahang ito, ngunit matatag pa rin ito hanggang ngayon. "
Natural Translation
More than a century has passed since this church was built, but it still stands strong to this day.
Literal Translation
Over one century already the passed since when built the church this, but sturdy still it until now.
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