satnav
das Navi, die Navis
Loading your saved state.
navigation-related
Refers to a navigation device or navigation system; used as the first element before a noun to indicate its function or connection with navigation.
Die Navi-Stimme kündigte an, dass wir unser Ziel bald erreichen.
The satnav voice announced that we would soon reach our destination.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Navis |
| genitive | des Navis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Navi | die Navis |
| accusative | das Navi | die Navis |
| dative | dem Navi | den Navis |
| genitive | des Navis | der Navis |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Navi' is a colloquial abbreviation for 'Navigationsgerät' (navigation device) or 'Navigationssystem' (navigation system). It is used very often in everyday language.
Kannst du die Adresse ins Navi eingeben?
Can you enter the address into the satnav?
When 'Navi' appears before a noun, it is treated like the first part of a compound noun and is not declined like an adjective. It always keeps the form 'Navi-'.
Das Navi-Display zeigt die aktuelle Geschwindigkeit an.
The satnav display shows the current speed.
In addition to being used before another noun, 'Navi' is very often used as an independent neuter noun: das Navi.
Mein Navi hat den Stau nicht rechtzeitig erkannt.
My satnav didn't detect the traffic jam in time.
Ohne Navi hätte ich den Weg nie gefunden.
Without a satnav, I would never have found the way.
