Indonesian · Daily Life
jam tangan
Watch
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small clock worn on the wrist, literally hand clock.
Example
Saya dapat jam tangan untuk ulang tahun.
I got a watch for my birthday.
Etymology
'Jam tangan' literally translates to 'hand clock,' with 'jam' meaning 'clock' and 'tangan' meaning 'hand.' The term describes a device worn on the wrist to tell time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jam tangan' is a standard term used in everyday language, both formally and informally, and is recognized in spoken and written forms throughout Indonesia.