das Display
display / screen
The display surface or screen of an electronic device, such as a smartphone, computer, or watch.
EXAMPLE
Das Display meines Handys ist gesprungen.
The display on my phone is cracked.
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Meanings
das Display
display stand
A stand or display used to present goods in a store, often made of cardboard and designed for advertising.
EXAMPLE
An der Kasse stand ein Display mit den neuen Schokoriegeln.
There was a display stand with the new chocolate bars at the checkout.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Display' is a word from English that is very common in German. The pronunciation is adapted to German sounds, but it is still clearly recognizable as an English word.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du die Helligkeit des Displays einstellen?
Can you adjust the brightness of the display?
Two contexts
To distinguish the two meanings, pay attention to the context. If people are talking about technology (phone, car, computer), it means the screen. If it is about shopping (supermarket, goods), it means the product display stand.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Display des Navigationsgeräts wird die Route angezeigt.
The route is shown on the navigation device's display.
Typical problems
In connection with screens, 'Display' is often used to describe problems. Common adjectives are 'kaputt' (broken), 'gesprungen' (cracked), or 'zerkratzt' (scratched).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mein Handy fallen lassen und jetzt ist das Display zerkratzt.
I dropped my phone, and now the display is scratched.
Store context
This meaning belongs to the field of marketing and sales. Such displays often stand 'an der Kasse' (at the checkout) or 'im Gang' (in the aisle) and are frequently made 'aus Pappe' (of cardboard) to advertise products.
EXAMPLE
Die Kaugummis waren in einem bunten Display direkt neben der Kasse.
The chewing gum was in a colorful display stand right next to the checkout.
Compare with
Display vs Anzeige
advertisement / report / display
With an electronic device, both words can refer to the visible presentation of information. Display tends to mean the physical display surface or screen, while Anzeige can also refer to the information shown on it. Use „Display“ for the surface and „Anzeige“ for the visible value or content.
Display
Das Display des Smartphones zeigt noch zwanzig Prozent Akku.
The smartphone's display still shows twenty percent battery.
Anzeige
Die Anzeige des Smartphones zeigt noch zwanzig Prozent Akku.
The smartphone's battery indicator still shows twenty percent.
In real life
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