Sentenaryo (en. Centenary)

sen-te-na-ryo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A celebration or commemoration of one hundred years.
The centenary of their town was celebrated with a grand festivity.
Ang sentenaryo ng kanilang bayan ay ginanap sa malaking kasiyahan.
Any occasion or event that refers to one hundred years.
They held activities for the centenary of the school.
Nagdaos sila ng mga aktibidad para sa sentenaryo ng paaralan.
The centenary of a specific date or event.
The centenary of their independence is an important mark in history.
Ang sentenaryo ng kanilang kalayaan ay mahalagang tala sa kasaysayan.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'centenario', meaning 'one hundred years'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

centenary of independence
celebration of one hundred years of independence.
sentenaryo ng kalayaan
the centenary
referring to a specific centenary.
ika-sentenaryo

Related Words

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Slang Meanings

Ten years, often used for children's celebrations.
We should prepare for my child's centenary, we will implant a big cake!
Dapat maghanda na tayo para sa sentenaryo ng anak ko, mag-iimplant tayo ng malaking cake!
Month of festivities or special occasions that refer to celebrating a decade.
The centenary of the barangay is really fun, there’s a parade and games!
Ang sentenaryo ng barangay ay talagang masaya, may parada at mga laro!