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Century

ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ri
Äärimmäisen Yleinen
400 - 500
400 - 500
Sanaston esiintymis- ja tärkeysindeksi osoittaa, kuinka usein sana esiintyy tietyssä kielessä. Mitä pienempi luku, sitä useammin sanaa käytetään. Yleisimmin käytetyt sanat vaihtelevat tyypillisesti noin 1:stä 4000:een. Tämä tärkeysindeksi auttaa sinua keskittymään hyödyllisimpiin sanoihin kielenoppimisprosessin aikana.

vuosisata, sata vuotta, vuosisadan vaihde

Määritelmät Century suomeksi

vuosisata

Esimerkki:
The 21st century has brought many technological advancements.
21. vuosisata on tuonut mukanaan monia teknologisia edistysaskeleita.
We are living in the 20th century.
Elämme 20. vuosisadalla.
Usage: formalKonteksti: Historical discussions, academic writing, general conversation about time periods.
Huomautus: In Finnish, 'vuosisata' directly translates to 'century'. It is commonly used in both written and spoken language.

sata vuotta

Esimerkki:
A century is a period of one hundred years.
Vuosisata on sata vuotta.
This building has stood for over a century.
Tämä rakennus on seissyt yli sata vuotta.
Usage: formal/informalKonteksti: Educational settings, discussions about history or time, casual conversations.
Huomautus: This phrase emphasizes the length of time and can be used to describe any period of one hundred years.

vuosisadan vaihde

Esimerkki:
The turn of the century was marked by significant changes.
Vuosisadan vaihde oli merkittävä muutosten aika.
Many events shaped the world at the turn of the 20th century.
Monet tapahtumat muovasivat maailmaa 1900-luvun vaihteessa.
Usage: formalKonteksti: Historical analysis, discussions about significant periods in history.
Huomautus: Refers to the transition between centuries, often used in historical contexts.

Centuryn synonyymit

centennial

Centennial refers to an event that occurs every 100 years or a period of 100 years.
Esimerkki: The country celebrated its centennial with grand festivities.
Huomautus: Centennial specifically refers to events or periods that mark 100 years, while century can refer to any period of 100 years.

100 years

This synonym simply refers to a period of 100 years.
Esimerkki: The ancient civilization thrived for over 100 years before its decline.
Huomautus: This synonym is a more literal and straightforward way to refer to a century, without any additional connotations or variations.

hundred years

Similar to '100 years,' this synonym denotes a period of 100 years.
Esimerkki: The novel is set in a small village over the span of a hundred years.
Huomautus: This synonym is a more colloquial or informal way to refer to a century, often used in everyday language.

Centuryn ilmaisut ja yleiset fraasit

Turn of the century

Refers to the period of time when one century ends and another begins, typically the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Esimerkki: The fashion at the turn of the century was quite different from what we see today.
Huomautus: The phrase 'turn of the century' specifically refers to a specific time period rather than just a hundred-year span.

A century ago

Refers to something that happened a hundred years in the past.
Esimerkki: A century ago, life was very different without the technological advancements we have today.
Huomautus: It indicates a specific point in time in the past rather than a general span of time.

In a century

Implies a duration of a hundred years.
Esimerkki: In a century, many changes can occur in society and technology.
Huomautus: It denotes a period of time rather than a fixed moment or event.

The turn of the 21st century

Refers to the transition from the 20th to the 21st century, typically around the year 2000.
Esimerkki: The turn of the 21st century marked significant advancements in digital technology.
Huomautus: It specifies a particular shift from one century to another, particularly from the 20th to the 21st century.

A century of

Denotes a period of one hundred years focused on a particular theme or aspect.
Esimerkki: A century of progress has transformed the way we live today.
Huomautus: It emphasizes the continuous progress or development over a specific duration.

Live to see a century

Means to live for a hundred years.
Esimerkki: Not many people live to see a century and celebrate their 100th birthday.
Huomautus: It specifically refers to the lifespan of an individual reaching a hundred years.

A century's worth of

Represents the value or quantity equivalent to a hundred years of something.
Esimerkki: Her knowledge and experience in the field are equivalent to a century's worth of research.
Huomautus: It emphasizes the accumulation or volume equivalent to a century rather than the time duration itself.

Centuryn jokapäiväiset (slangi) ilmaisut

C-note

A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to the Roman numeral 'C' for 100.
Esimerkki: Can you break this C-note for me?
Huomautus: Refers specifically to a $100 bill instead of a specific period of time.

Buck

Slang for a dollar, believed to be derived from early American fur trading where one buckskin was considered equivalent to one dollar.
Esimerkki: I'll pay you back the five bucks I owe you.
Huomautus: Refers to a single dollar as opposed to a century.

Grand

Informal term for a thousand dollars, commonly used to refer to large sums of money.
Esimerkki: That luxury watch costs three grand!
Huomautus: Specifies an amount of money, not a hundred years.

Century plant

Common name for the Agave Americana, a desert plant that typically lives for many years before blooming once and dying.
Esimerkki: I planted a century plant in my garden.
Huomautus: Refers to a specific type of plant, not the duration of a century.

Benjamin

A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to Benjamin Franklin's portrait on the bill.
Esimerkki: It's got five Benjamins in it, should be enough for the trip.
Huomautus: Specifically refers to a $100 bill, not a hundred-year period.

Century ride

A cycling term that refers to a 100-mile bike ride, often used as a milestone for cyclists.
Esimerkki: I completed my first century ride last weekend.
Huomautus: Refers to a specific distance covered in one ride, not a century's length of time.

Cent

Slang for a one-cent coin, which is often used to represent a small amount of money.
Esimerkki: I used up all my cents on that vending machine.
Huomautus: Refers to a single cent rather than a hundred years.

Century - Esimerkit

The 21st century is characterized by rapid technological advancements.
21. vuosisata on tunnettu nopeista teknologisista edistysaskelista.
The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
Rooman imperiumi kesti useita vuosisatoja.
The captain of the ship was a seasoned sailor with over a century of experience.
Laivan kapteeni oli kokenut merimies, jolla oli yli vuosisadan kokemus.

Centuryn kielioppi

Century - Substantiivi (Noun) / Substantiivi, yksikkö tai massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Perusmuoto: century
Conjugations
Substantiivi, monikko (Noun, plural): centuries
Substantiivi, yksikkö tai massa (Noun, singular or mass): century
Tavut, Tavujen Erotus ja Paino
century sisältää 3 tavua: cen • tu • ry
Foneettinen transkriptio: ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rē
cen tu ry , ˈsen(t) sh(ə )rē (Punainen tavu on painotettu)

Century - Tärkeys ja käyttötaajuus

Sanaston esiintymis- ja tärkeysindeksi osoittaa, kuinka usein sana esiintyy tietyssä kielessä. Mitä pienempi luku, sitä useammin sanaa käytetään. Yleisimmin käytetyt sanat vaihtelevat tyypillisesti noin 1:stä 4000:een.
century: 400 - 500 (Äärimmäisen Yleinen).
Tämä tärkeysindeksi auttaa sinua keskittymään hyödyllisimpiin sanoihin kielenoppimisprosessin aikana.
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