secol
century
Advanced Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
ˈse.kol
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Cultural Note
Romania's territory has been inhabited for millennia — Dacian fortresses date from the 1st century BC. Romania uses Roman numerals for centuries (secolul al XIX-lea), a convention reflecting the country's Latin heritage.
📝 Example Sentences
Castelul a fost construit în secolul al XV-lea.
The castle was built in the 15th century.
Suntem în secolul al XXI-lea.
We are in the 21st century.
De-a lungul secolelor, România s-a schimbat mult.
Throughout the centuries, Romania has changed a lot.