No. 158 in Ukrainian
доби
"Доби" in English means "eras" or "ages."
In a sentence
У нас вистачить харчів на декілька діб.
We have enough food for several days.
The word "доби" is used in its plural form to mean multiple days (periods of 24 hours).
Він працював втричі більше доби без перерви.
He worked more than three days without a break.
Here, "доби" is employed in the plural genitive form as part of a measurement of time.
Перли доби Світання завжди зачаровували людей.
The pearls of the Dawn era always enchanted people.
In this sentence, "доби" refers to an epoch or era, showcasing a metaphorical use of the term.
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