Telugu · Daily Life
గడియారం
gadiyaram
Clock; watch
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that shows the time.
Example
పుట్టినరోజుకు గడియారం వచ్చింది.
I got a watch for my birthday.
Etymology
'గడియారం' (gadiyaram) is derived from the Sanskrit 'गड्य' (gaḍya) for something that measures time, combined with the Telugu word for instrument. It signifies timekeeping in Telugu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in informal and formal settings, found in both spoken and written contexts, especially in discussions about time management.