In German
Uhr
Meaning: watch (wristwatch), clock
Example sentences
MeineUhrzeigtdiefalscheZeit.
My watch shows the wrong time.
IchtrageimmereineUhr.
I always wear a watch.
DieUhrwareinGeschenk.
The watch was a present.
Grammar note
“Die Uhr” is feminine and covers both “watch” and “clock” — German doesn't split them the way English does. For precision, “Armbanduhr” specifies a wristwatch.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Uhr” with “Ohr” (ear) — a single letter apart but completely unrelated in meaning.
Quick check
Which German word means “watch”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Uhr” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Feminine: “die Uhr”.
How do you specify a wristwatch?
“Die Armbanduhr” — “Uhr” alone can also mean a wall or desk clock.