German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
Bildschirm
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɪltʃɪʁm/
Meaning
- masculine nounscreen
Example
Ich sehe den Bildschirm nicht.
I can't see the screen.
More examples
Er spiegelte seinen Bildschirm, um das Foto zu zeigen.
He mirrored his screen to show the photo.
Core concept
A bright rectangular panel holds changing words, pictures, and video in front of the device.
Common phrases
den Bildschirm teilen
share the screen
den Bildschirm spiegeln
mirror the screen
die Bildschirmauflösung ändern
change the screen resolution
Similar words
Monitor: A separate visual output device connected to a computer or similar equipment.
Display: A small built-in panel showing information on phones, watches, and similar devices.
Fernseher: A household device that receives broadcasts and shows them with sound.
Touchscreen: A touch-sensitive display that supports direct control by finger or stylus.
Definition in German
Der Bildschirm ist die sichtbare Fläche eines elektronischen Geräts, auf der digitale Informationen angezeigt werden.
Word origin
Bildschirm combines Bild, meaning picture or image, with Schirm, meaning screen or protective cover, and developed as a term for a display surface.
Usage tips
- Bildschirm is masculine, with the plural form Bildschirme.
Other meanings
- monitornoun
- displaynoun
Related words
- Bildschirmauflösungscreen resolutionnoun
- Bildschirmrandscreen edgenoun
- bildschirmfreiscreen-freeadjective