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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.

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