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monitor

Ein Gerät, das Bilder, Texte oder Videos anzeigt und oft an einem Computer genutzt wird.

The German word "Monitor" is a noun borrowed from English, commonly used in German with the same meaning: a device that displays visual output from a computer or other electronic sources.

Words it’s related to:

  • The root word "Monitor" comes from Latin monēre, meaning "to warn" or "to advise," but in German, it primarily refers to the screen device.

Similar words:

  • Bildschirm (literally: "picture screen") — a more native term for a computer or TV screen
  • Anzeigegerät ("display device") — a general term for electronic displays

Differences:

  • Monitor is often used for computer screens or larger professional displays.
  • Bildschirm is broader and includes any screen, including TV, tablets, or phones.
  • Anzeigegerät is more technical and less common in everyday speech.

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Examples

Der Monitor steht auf dem Schreibtisch.noun

The monitor is on the desk.

Der Monitor zeigt ein klares Bild.noun

The monitor shows a clear picture.

Ein Monitor steht auf dem Schreibtisch.noun

A monitor stands on the desk.

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