век

век

The Bulgarian word "век" means "century" or "age" in English.

Here, "век" refers to a specific century in history, highlighting its temporal usage.

През 20-ти век светът се промени значително.

During the 20th century, the world changed significantly.

In this example, "век" is used to express a period of 100 years, indicating duration.

Тези руини са на повече от половин век.

These ruins are more than half a century old.

Here, "век" metaphorically denotes an era or age, emphasizing the temporal relevance of certain ideas.

Неговите идеи са надживели своя век.

His ideas have outlived their century.