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    Siglo (en. Century)

    /ˈsiɡlo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A unit of time consisting of one hundred years.
    The 21st century started in the year 2001.
    Ang ika-21 siglo ay nagsimula noong taong 2001.
    A period in history usually recognized according to a specific hundred years.
    Many historical events occurred in this century.
    Maraming mga makasaysayang kaganapan ang naganap sa siglong ito.
    Often used in calendar matters to describe the length of time.
    This century is filled with modern technologies.
    Ang siglong ito ay puno ng mga makabagong teknolohiya.

    Etymology

    from the Latin word 'saeculum'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    century of enlightenment
    A period full of knowledge and advancement.
    siglo ng liwanag

    Related Words

    decade
    A unit of time consisting of ten years.
    dekada
    millennium
    A unit of time consisting of one thousand years.
    milenyo

    Slang Meanings

    Of course, yes.
    It's been a century without any problems, so let's go!
    Siglo na walang problema, kaya tara na!
    Well-known.
    That band has been famous for ages, and they're still popular!
    Kaka-siglo na ng banda na 'yan, sikat pa rin!
    A long time.
    It feels like a century that I've been waiting for you!
    Nagmimistulang siglo na ang paghihintay ko sa iyo!