Busol (en. Compass)

/bu-sol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to determine direction, usually having a magnetic needle or other mechanism for controlling its rotation.
He used a compass to find the right direction to the mountain.
Gumamit siya ng busol upang makahanap ng tamang direksyon patungo sa bundok.
The part of the compass that indicates north, south, east, and west.
Make sure the compass is facing north before you leave.
Tiyakin na nakaharap ang busol sa hilaga bago ka umalis.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'brújula'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

compass of life
A person or thing that serves as a guide in making decisions in life.
busol ng buhay

Related Words

direction
The route or point referred to in reaching a specific location.
direksyon
navigation
The art and science of determining the position of vehicles on land or sea.
navigasyon

Slang Meanings

huge or big
Their house is so busol, you feel like you're in a mansion!
Ang busol ng bahay nila, para kang nasa mansion!
glaring or over-the-top
Your makeup is so busol, it's like you want to join a beauty contest!
Ang busol ng makeup mo, parang gusto mong sumali sa beauty contest!
excessive or too much
The amount of food here is too busol!
Busol na busol na yung dami ng pagkain dito!