fortnight — a period of fourteen consecutive days; two weeks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of fourteen consecutive days; two weeks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
Korean meaning: 2주, 14일간
Korean pronunciation: **포**트나이트
Example Sentences
- My boss said I could work from home for a fortnight, but it felt like a fortnight in paradise!
- The rental agreement is for a fortnight minimum.
- She disappeared for a fortnight and came back speaking fluent French - suspicious!
fortnight
NOUN//ˈfɔːrtnaɪt//
a period of fourteen consecutive days; two weeks
2주, 14일간
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고대 영어에서 '14일 밤'이라는 뜻의 'feowertyne niht'에서 유래했습니다. 중세 시대에는 밤의 수로 기간을 세는 것이 일반적이었어요.
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“My boss said I could work from home for a fortnight, but it felt like a fortnight in paradise!”
“The rental agreement is for a fortnight minimum.”
“She disappeared for a fortnight and came back speaking fluent French - suspicious!”
“The conference will run for a fortnight in September.”
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