German word

Monitor

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmoːnitoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmonitor

Example

Ich habe zwei Monitore gekauft.

I bought two monitors.

Illustration for Monitor (monitor)

More examples

Der zweite Monitor ist höher eingestellt.

The second monitor is set higher.

Core concept

A separate flat surface displays the changing contents of a computer or other device.

Common phrases

  • zwei Monitore

    two monitors

  • zweiter Monitor

    second monitor

Similar words

Bildschirm: The full screen area used to show visual content such as text or images.
Display: A device's built-in panel for showing images, text, or other information.

Definition in German

Monitor, m., ein flacher Bildschirm, der Bilder, Texte oder Fenster von einem Computer oder Gerät darstellt.

Word origin

The German noun is a borrowing from English monitor, which developed its display-device sense from an older word for a watcher or supervisor.

Usage tips

  • Bildschirm is the broader everyday German word for a screen, while Monitor often suggests a separate computer display.

Other meanings

  • screennoun

Related words

  • Monitoreinstellungmonitor settingnoun
  • Monitorkonfigurationmonitor configurationnoun

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