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Bildschirmschoner

screensaver

noun BILT-shirm-shoh-ner Rare

Usage Note

Bildschirmschoner combines Bildschirm (screen) and schonen (to spare/protect). Originally protected CRT screens from burn-in; now largely decorative. The plural is unchanged.

Examples

"Der Bildschirmschoner zeigt schöne Landschaften."

Natural Translation

The screensaver shows beautiful landscapes.

Literal Translation

The screensaver shows beautiful landscapes.

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