Greek · Daily Life
ρολόι
rolói
Clock; watch
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A device that shows the time.
Example
Πήρα ένα ρολόι για τα γενέθλιά μου.
I got a watch for my birthday.
Etymology
'Ρολόι' (rolói) derives from the French 'horloge', which refers to a clock or timepiece. This incorporation reflects the cultural and technological influences on Greek vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ρολόι' is frequently used in conversations regarding time in both informal and formal settings. It is common in written texts and discussions about everyday life.