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Bildschirm

screen

noun BILT-shirm Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

monitor

Usage Note

Bildschirm combines Bild (image) and Schirm (shield/screen). It denotes the display surface itself; the physical device is often Monitor. The phrase auf dem Bildschirm means on the screen.

Examples

"Auf dem Bildschirm erscheint eine Fehlermeldung."

Natural Translation

An error message appears on the screen.

Literal Translation

On the screen appears an error-message.

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