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Bildschirmfoto

screenshot

noun BILT-shirm-foh-to Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

screen capture

Usage Note

Bildschirmfoto is the native term for a screenshot, joining Bildschirm and Foto. The English Screenshot is equally common. The verb pairing is ein Bildschirmfoto machen.

Examples

"Schick mir ein Bildschirmfoto des Fehlers."

Natural Translation

Send me a screenshot of the error.

Literal Translation

Send me a screenshot of-the error.

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