navigieren

to navigate

verb nah-vi-GEER-en Rare

Origin: from Latin navigare

Usage Note

navigieren covers both traditional navigation (ship, aircraft) and modern GPS use. Das Auto navigieren is now common for using sat-nav; sich durch eine Stadt navigieren is also used figuratively for finding one's way.

Examples

"Mit der neuen App können Sie sicher durch die Innenstadt navigieren."

Natural Translation

With the new app you can navigate safely through the city centre.

Literal Translation

With the new app can you safely through the city-centre navigate.

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