घड़ी
ghaṛī/ɡʱə.ɽiː/feminine
In Hindi, 'watch' is translated as घड़ी (ghaṛī). Wiktionary also lists वॉच (vŏc).
Meaning: portable or wearable timepiece (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| घड़ी | ghaṛī | /ɡʱə.ɽiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
| वॉच | vŏc | feminine |
The word घड़ी refers to a timepiece, such as a wristwatch or a clock. While English distinguishes between a 'watch' and a 'clock', Hindi uses घड़ी for both.
Which one should you use?
घड़ी is the standard term for any timepiece, including wall clocks. वॉच is an English loanword used specifically to refer to a watch.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
वॉच is an informal version commonly used in casual, urban Hindi conversations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Punjab, घड़ी remains the dominant word for a watch.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
घड़ी is a feminine noun. Therefore, any adjectives or possessives describing it must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
ghaṛī
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use घड़ी when you mean the verb 'to watch' (to look at something). Instead, use the verb देखना.
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian timekeeping, a घड़ी was not just a device but a unit of time equal to 24 minutes.
- The phrase घड़ी-घड़ी is used as an adverb meaning 'repeatedly' or 'every few moments'.
- The word घड़ी can be used to describe a 'moment' in a romantic or dramatic sense, such as खुशी की घड़ी meaning 'a moment of happiness'.
Examples in context
- उसने उसे एक घड़ी दी।She gave him a watch.This sentence shows how to use घड़ी to express giving a timepiece.Tatoeba #473707 by minshirui, translation #316307 by CK
- यह घड़ी टूटी हुई है।This watch is broken.This sentence uses घड़ी to describe a broken timepiece.Tatoeba #609867 by minshirui, translation #58929 by CK
- मेरी घड़ी ख़राब हो गई।My watch isn't working properly.This sentence uses घड़ी to indicate a timepiece that is not working properly.Tatoeba #2078017 by minshirui, translation #4910166 by yashtib1995
- रवि की सोने की वॉच खो गई है।Ravi has lost his gold watch.
- उसकी वॉच ठीक तरीके से काम नहीं कर रही है।His watch is not working properly.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul and Neha are at a shopping mall.
- राहुल Rahulक्या तुम्हें यह घड़ी पसंद है?Kya tumhein yeh ghadi pasand hai?Do you like this watch?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, यह बहुत सुंदर घड़ी है।Haan, yeh bahut sundar ghadi hai.Yes, it is a very beautiful watch.
- राहुल Rahulक्या यह नई घड़ी महंगी है?Kya yeh nayi ghadi mahangi hai?Is this new watch expensive?
- नेहा Nehaनहीं, यह घड़ी काफी सस्ती है।Nahin, yeh ghadi kaafi sasti hai.No, this watch is quite cheap.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watch” translations and entries घड़ी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
