English–Korean

“wristwatch” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonmokssigye

Example

오늘 손목시계를 샀어요.o neul son mok ssi gye reul sa sseo yo

I bought a wristwatch today.

Illustration for 손목시계 (wristwatch)

How to say “wristwatch” in Korean

“Wristwatch” in Korean is 손목시계 (sonmokssigye).

A small clock worn around the wrist so the time is easy to check.

Full entry for 손목시계: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 손목시계

항상 손목시계를 차고 다녀요.hang sang son mok ssi gye reul cha go ta nyeo yo

I always wear a wristwatch.

Tips for using 손목시계

  • In everyday Korean, 시계 (ssigye, "watch or clock") often works when the wrist-worn type is clear, so the longer word is mainly useful when the kind of watch matters.

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