Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈfetʃa/

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Translation

date

Word origin

From Latin facta ('done, made'), the feminine past participle of facere ('to do, to make'). Medieval letters were dated with the formula 'fecha en' ('done at'), and the participle came to mean 'date'.

Origin
Latin
Root
facta
English cognates
fact, feat

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfechas

Examples

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What is the date of your birthday?

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I do not remember the exact date of the trip.

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The date of the party is in the letter.

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We have to set a date for the wedding.

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The deadline is Friday afternoon.

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This word is part of lesson 29.