die Navigationshilfen
Translation
navigation aids, navigational aids
Examples
Leuchttürme sind traditionelle Navigationshilfen.
Lighthouses are traditional navigation aids.
Moderne Schiffe nutzen elektronische Navigationshilfen.
Modern ships use electronic navigation aids.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) as a navigation aid One uses a compass as a navigation aid.
Similar Words
Orientierungspunkte (landmarks), Wegweiser (signposts)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Navigation' and 'Hilfen' (plural of 'Hilfe', meaning help/aid). Literally 'navigation aids'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Navigation' + 'Hilfe' (help). It's something that *helps* with navigation.