navi
word
Definition
'Navi' is an informal, shortened term for a navigation system, especially a GPS device used in cars to give directions.
Usage & Nuances
This is slang or casual speech, not formal English. Most common with tech-savvy speakers, especially in Europe. Usually refers to in-car GPS, not the act of navigation itself. Not widely used in the US. Sometimes confused with the 'Navi' character from video games, but context differs.
Spanish: navegador (GPS) - sistema de navegaciónPortuguese (BR): navegador (GPS) - sistema de navegaçãoPortuguese (PT): navegador (GPS) - sistema de navegaçãoChinese (Simplified): 导航仪 (GPS) - 导航系统Chinese (Traditional): 導航儀 (GPS) - 導航系統Hindi: नेवि (जीपीएस), नेविगेशन सिस्टमArabic: جهاز المِلاحة (GPS) - نظام الملاحة
Example Sentences
I use my navi to find new places.
basic
Her car has a built-in navi.
basic
The navi shows the fastest route.
basic
I never get lost now that I have a navi.
natural
Can you set the navi to take the scenic route?
natural
If my navi dies, I have no idea how to get home.
natural