der Bildschirm, -e
screen
Ein Geräteteil, auf dem man Bilder, Texte oder Videos sehen kann.
The German word "Bildschirm" is a noun that means "screen" or "monitor". It is a compound word made up of "Bild," which means "image" or "picture," and "Schirm," which means "screen" or "shield." Thus, "Bildschirm" refers specifically to a display device used for viewing images or text, commonly associated with computers or televisions.
Similar words in German include "Monitor" (monitor) and "Anzeigen" (display).
The difference is that "Monitor" typically refers to the computer's display, while "Bildschirm" can encompass any type of screen, including those in televisions or projectors. "Anzeigen" can refer to the act of showing information rather than a physical screen.
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Examples
Der Bildschirm ist sehr hell.noun
The screen is very bright.
Ein Bildschirm steht auf dem Schreibtisch.noun
A screen is on the desk.
Ein Bildschirm zeigt oft wichtige Informationen.noun
A screen often shows important information.
Auf dem Bildschirm erscheint eine Fehlermeldung.noun
An error message appears on the screen.
Der Bildschirm zeigt ein gestochen scharfes Bild.noun
The screen shows a razor-sharp image.
Die Bildschirme im Klassenzimmer sind alle neu.noun
The screens in the classroom are all new.
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