Korean Conversation · Level 233
14 words
Korean word
손목시계
Pronunciation
Romanizationsonmokssigye
Meaning
- nounwristwatch
Example
오늘 손목시계를 샀어요.o neul son mok ssi gye reul sa sseo yo
I bought a wristwatch today.
More examples
항상 손목시계를 차고 다녀요.hang sang son mok ssi gye reul cha go ta nyeo yo
I always wear a wristwatch.
Core concept
A small clock worn around the wrist so the time is easy to check.
Common phrases
손목시계를 차다son mok ssi gye reul cha da
wear a wristwatch
손목시계를 빼다son mok ssi gye reul ppae da
take off a wristwatch
손목시계를 보다son mok ssi gye reul po da
look at a wristwatch
Similar words
시계sigye: A device that shows the time and may sit on a desk, hang on a wall, or be worn.
스마트워치seumateuwochi: A wrist-worn electronic device that shows the time and connects to a phone for extra functions.
팔찌paljji: A narrow decorative band or ring worn around the wrist as an accessory.
Definition in Korean
손목에 차서 시간을 확인하는 작은 시계son mo ge cha seo si ga neul hwa gin ha neun cha geun si gye
Word origin
It combines 손목 (sonmok, "wrist") and 시계 (ssigye, "watch or clock") to name a watch worn on the wrist.
Usage tips
- 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.
Related words
- 시계sigyewatchnoun
- 시계줄sigyejulwatchbandnoun
- 시계탑sigyetapclock towernoun