ρολόι
rolói/ɾoˈlo.i/neuter
The Greek word for watch is ρολόι (rolói).
The word ρολόι is used for both a wristwatch and a wall clock.
Meaning: portable or wearable timepiece (noun)
Which one should you use?
Χρονογράφος specifically refers to a chronograph watch.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
ρολόι is a neuter noun. As a neuter noun, the definite article used with ρολόι is το. The plural form of the noun is ρολόια.
How do you pronounce it?
rolói (ɾoˈlo.i). The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek folklore, some believe that giving a ρολόι as a gift can symbolize the 'counting down' of time or bad luck in a relationship, similar to superstitions in some Asian cultures.
- The word ρολόι comes from the Ancient Greek ὡρολόγιον, combining the words for 'hour' and 'speech' or 'discourse'.
- In Greek, you do not typically say 'I am wearing a watch' but rather 'I have a watch' using the verb 'έχω', similar to how one 'has' an object.
Examples in context
- Έχασα το ρολόι μου.I lost my watch.This sentence is useful for practicing the word ρολόι in the context of losing an object.Tatoeba #5634272 by Zeus, translation #258139 by CK
- Μου 'δωσε ένα ρολόι.He gave me a watch.This sentence shows how to use ρολόι when receiving a gift.Tatoeba #5634150 by Zeus, translation #297621 by CK
- Πόσο έχει αυτό το ρολόι;How much is this watch?This sentence is useful for asking about the price of a ρολόι.Tatoeba #5414350 by Zeus, translation #56432 by CK
- Πού είναι το ρολόι μου;Where is my watch?
- Ο χρονογράφος μου είναι πολύ ακριβός.My chronograph watch is very expensive.
- Αγόρασα ένα καινούργιο ρολόι.I bought a new watch.
- Θέλεις να δεις τη νέα συλλογή των ρολογιών;Would you like to see the new watch collection?
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Example conversation
Anastasia is asking Georgios for the time.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓιώργο, έχεις ρολόι;Giorgo, echeis roloi?Giorgos, do you have a watch?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, φοράω ένα ρολόι.Ne, forao ena roloi.Yes, I am wearing a watch.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤι ώρα λέει το ρολόι σου;Ti ora lei to roloi sou?What time does your watch say?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΛέει ακριβώς πέντε.Lei akrivos pente.It says exactly five.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watch” translations and entries ρολόι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ρολόι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
