นาฬิกาข้อมือ
wristwatch
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- 1 wristwatch、watch
This is the standard Thai word for a watch worn on the wrist.
wristwatch、watch
A timepiece worn on the wrist, usually secured with a strap or band.
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines นาฬิกา (“clock/watch”) with ข้อมือ (“wrist”), so its structure literally means “wrist clock.” Common expressions include ใส่นาฬิกาข้อมือ (“wear/put on a watch”) and ถอดนาฬิกาข้อมือ (“take off a watch”). The usual classifier for watches is เรือน. For example, นาฬิกาข้อมือหนึ่งเรือน means “one watch,” and นาฬิกาข้อมือเรือนนี้ means “this watch.”
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about wearing, buying, pricing, describing, or repairing a watch. It also appears frequently in product names and store categories.
Caution
In a clear context, นาฬิกา alone may mean “watch,” but นาฬิกาข้อมือ removes ambiguity with other kinds of clocks. To specify a smartwatch, use นาฬิกาอัจฉริยะ or สมาร์ตวอตช์.
Differences from similar words
1 wristwatch synonyms
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นาฬิกา is the broader word for a clock or watch. นาฬิกาข้อมือ specifically identifies a watch worn on the wrist.