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How do you say "screen" in German?
der Bildschirm
In German, "screen" is der Bildschirm.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced BILT-sherm. The 'ch' is a guttural sound at the back of your throat.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Bildschirm). Plural is Bildschirme. Compound word: Bild (image) + Schirm (screen).
Example sentence
Der Bildschirm ist sehr groß.
The screen is very large.
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How to remember der Bildschirm
Think of it as the display panel that shows an image or picture. 'Bild' means picture, so Bildschirm is literally a picture screen.
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Questions about der Bildschirm
How do you say "screen" in German?
In German, "screen" is der Bildschirm. It is a noun.
Is der Bildschirm masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Bildschirm). Plural is Bildschirme. Compound word: Bild (image) + Schirm (screen).
How is der Bildschirm used in a sentence?
Use der Bildschirm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Bildschirm ist sehr groß. (The screen is very large.).
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