بوصلة

Word of the Day: “بوصلة”

• Type: Noun

• Meaning: Compass

• Pronunciation: bawṣalah

How it’s used:The word بوصلة refers to a navigation tool that shows directions (north, south, east, west). It is used in travel, geography, and sometimes metaphorically to mean guidance or direction in life. Its plural is بوصلات (bawṣalāt).

Examples:

• استخدمت البوصلة لتحديد الاتجاه. — I used the compass to determine the direction.

• البوصلة تشير إلى الشمال. — The compass points to the north.

• تحتاج السفينة إلى بوصلة. — The ship needs a compass.

• العلم هو بوصلة الحياة. — Knowledge is the compass of life.

🖊️ Your turn: Write a sentence using “بوصلة.” How do you usually find your direction? 🧭