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Century

ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ri
Estremamente Comune
400 - 500
400 - 500
L'indice di frequenza e importanza delle parole indica quanto spesso una parola appare in una data lingua. Più piccolo è il numero, più frequentemente la parola viene usata. Le parole più frequentemente usate vanno tipicamente da 1 a 4000. Questo indice di importanza ti aiuta a concentrarti sulle parole più utili durante il processo di apprendimento della lingua.

århundre, hundreår, hundreårsperiode

Significati di Century in norvegese (bokmål)

århundre

Esempio:
The 20th century was marked by significant technological advancements.
Det 20. århundre var preget av betydelige teknologiske fremskritt.
We are currently living in the 21st century.
Vi lever for tiden i det 21. århundre.
Uso: formalContesto: Used in historical and academic discussions, as well as in everyday conversations about time periods.
Nota: The word 'århundre' literally translates to 'year hundred,' meaning a period of 100 years. It is often used with ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, etc.) in Norwegian.

hundreår

Esempio:
The museum showcases artifacts from the last few centuries.
Museet viser frem gjenstander fra de siste hundreårene.
This building has stood for over a century.
Denne bygningen har stått i over et hundreår.
Uso: formal/informalContesto: Used in both casual and formal contexts to refer to a span of one hundred years, often in a more general sense.
Nota: While 'hundreår' can also refer to a century, it is less commonly used than 'århundre' and may sound more poetic or literary.

hundreårsperiode

Esempio:
The hundred-year period saw many changes in society.
Hundreårsperioden så mange endringer i samfunnet.
They studied the hundred-year period of the industrial revolution.
De studerte hundreårsperioden av den industrielle revolusjonen.
Uso: formalContesto: Usually used in academic or historical contexts to specify a particular span of one hundred years.
Nota: This term is more descriptive and might be used in detailed discussions about specific events or changes over a century.

Sinonimi di Century

centennial

Centennial refers to an event that occurs every 100 years or a period of 100 years.
Esempio: The country celebrated its centennial with grand festivities.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The ancient civilization thrived for over 100 years before its decline.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The novel is set in a small village over the span of a hundred years.
Nota: This synonym is a more colloquial or informal way to refer to a century, often used in everyday language.

Espressioni e frasi comuni di Century

Turn of the century

Refers to the period of time when one century ends and another begins, typically the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Esempio: The fashion at the turn of the century was quite different from what we see today.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: A century ago, life was very different without the technological advancements we have today.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: In a century, many changes can occur in society and technology.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The turn of the 21st century marked significant advancements in digital technology.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: A century of progress has transformed the way we live today.
Nota: It emphasizes the continuous progress or development over a specific duration.

Live to see a century

Means to live for a hundred years.
Esempio: Not many people live to see a century and celebrate their 100th birthday.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: Her knowledge and experience in the field are equivalent to a century's worth of research.
Nota: It emphasizes the accumulation or volume equivalent to a century rather than the time duration itself.

Espressioni quotidiane (slang) di Century

C-note

A slang term for a one-hundred dollar bill, referring to the Roman numeral 'C' for 100.
Esempio: Can you break this C-note for me?
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I'll pay you back the five bucks I owe you.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: That luxury watch costs three grand!
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I planted a century plant in my garden.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: It's got five Benjamins in it, should be enough for the trip.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I completed my first century ride last weekend.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I used up all my cents on that vending machine.
Nota: Refers to a single cent rather than a hundred years.

Century - Esempi

The 21st century is characterized by rapid technological advancements.
Det 21. århundre er preget av raske teknologiske fremskritt.
The Roman Empire lasted for several centuries.
Det romerske imperiet varte i flere århundrer.
The captain of the ship was a seasoned sailor with over a century of experience.
Kapteinen på skipet var en erfaren sjømann med over et århundre med erfaring.

Grammatica di Century

Century - Sostantivo (Noun) / Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: century
Coniugazioni
Sostantivo, plurale (Noun, plural): centuries
Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass): century
Sillabe, Separação e Accento
century contiene 3 sillabe: cen • tu • ry
Trascrizione fonetica: ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)rē
cen tu ry , ˈsen(t) sh(ə )rē (La sillaba rossa è accentata)

Century - Importanza e frequenza di utilizzo

L'indice di frequenza e importanza delle parole indica quanto spesso una parola appare in una data lingua. Più piccolo è il numero, più frequentemente la parola viene usata. Le parole più frequentemente usate vanno tipicamente da 1 a 4000.
century: 400 - 500 (Estremamente Comune).
Questo indice di importanza ti aiuta a concentrarti sulle parole più utili durante il processo di apprendimento della lingua.
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