Hebrew · Daily Life
sha'on
Clock; watch
A device that shows the time.
קיבלתי שעון ליום ההולדת.
I got a watch for my birthday.
'שעון' (sha'on) is derived from the root 'ש-ע-נ', which relates to measuring time. It has evolved in various forms across different languages expressing time-keeping devices.
'שעון' is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken conversation as well as written forms, often discussing time management and daily schedules.