das LCD
LCD
A display or screen that uses liquid crystals to show images or characters.
EXAMPLE
Das LCD des Weckers ist auch im Dunkeln gut lesbar.
The alarm clock's LCD is easy to read even in the dark.
das LCD
LCD
das LCD, die LCDs
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry LCD, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die LCDs |
| genitive | des LCDs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das LCD | die LCDs |
| accusative | das LCD | die LCDs |
| dative | dem LCD | den LCDs |
| genitive | des LCDs | der LCDs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Technical usage
'LCD' is used especially in technical descriptions, product information, and operating instructions. There, it often appears as part of names for devices or components.
EXAMPLE
In der technischen Beschreibung wird das LCD des Messgeräts ausführlich erklärt.
The measuring device's LCD is explained in detail in the technical description.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'LCD-Anzeige' (LCD display), 'LCD-Bildschirm' (LCD screen), and 'LCD-Panel' (LCD panel). 'LCD' often comes before another technical noun and specifies its type.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Gerät besitzt ein helles LCD-Panel mit hoher Auflösung.
The new device has a bright LCD panel with high resolution.
On the LCD
When describing what information is visible, 'LCD' often follows 'auf' with the dative: 'auf dem LCD' (on the LCD). Typical verbs used with it are 'anzeigen' (to display), 'ablesen' (to read), and 'erscheinen' (to appear).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem LCD werden Temperatur und Uhrzeit angezeigt.
The temperature and time are displayed on the LCD.
In real life
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