English–Korean
“compass” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnachimban
Example
캠핑 중에 나침반으로 방향을 확인했어.kaem ping chung e na chim ba neu ro pang hyang eul hwa gin hae sseo
I checked the direction with a compass while camping.
How to say “compass” in Korean
“Compass” in Korean is 나침반 (nachimban).
A small device whose magnetic needle points north and helps identify directions.
Example sentences with 나침반
비상 키트에 나침반을 넣어 두었어.pi sang ki teu e na chim ba neul neo eo tu eo sseo
I put a compass in the emergency kit.
Tips for using 나침반
- English compass can also mean a drawing tool, but this Korean word specifically points learners toward navigation and outdoor travel.