No. 878 in Swedish
decennier
"Decennier" means "decades" in English.
In a sentence
Vi har bott i samma hus i över tre decennier.
We have lived in the same house for over three decades.
'Decennier' is used to represent a span of ten years, specifically indicating longevity in time.
Under de senaste två decennierna har teknologin utvecklats snabbt.
During the last two decades, technology has advanced rapidly.
'Decennier' is used here to refer to a distinctive and measurable time period in recent history.
Musik från tidigare decennier har en speciell charm.
Music from earlier decades has a special charm.
In this sentence, 'decennier' is used to indicate historical time periods characterized by distinct musical styles.
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