der Kompass
Translation
compass
Examples
Der Kompass zeigt immer nach Norden.
The compass always points north.
Ohne Kompass hätten wir uns verirrt.
Without a compass, we would have gotten lost.
Grammar Patterns
((the compass)) to use the compass You can use the compass as a directional guide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Richtungsweiser, Magnetnadel
Etymology
From Italian 'compasso' (a circle, a pair of compasses), an internationalism.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'compass', making it very easy to remember. Think of navigating with a compass.