Kompass (en. Compass)

/kɒmˈpæs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to determine direction.
Travelers use the compass to avoid getting lost.
Ginagamit ng mga manlalakbay ang kompass upang hindi mawala sa landas.
A symbol of directions on a map.
Be sure to check the compass on the map before traveling.
Tiyaking tingnan ang kompass sa mapa bago maglakbay.

Etymology

from the English word 'compass'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get directions using a compass
to find the right path using the compass
kumuha ng direksyon gamit ang kompass

Related Words

map
A representation of an area showing roads and land features.
mapa
navigation
The process of planning and following a route from one place to another.
navigasyon

Slang Meanings

A troublemaker or someone who loves to stir up chaos.
It's fine, just don't be a troublesome kompass in class.
Ayos lang yun, basta't huwag kang kompass na makulet sa klase.
A person who often gets lost or is directionless.
You’re like a kompass, you don’t know where you’re going.
Parang kompass ka, hindi mo alam kung saan ka pupunta.