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A screen for displaying visual information, especially as part of a computer.
Für die Bildbearbeitung brauche ich einen Monitor mit guter Farbwiedergabe.
For image editing, I need a monitor with good color reproduction.
The word 'Monitor' (monitor) comes from the Latin verb 'monere', which means 'to admonish', 'to warn', or 'to advise'. All meanings have to do with displaying, monitoring, or checking information.
Der Techniker schaute prüfend auf den Monitor.
The technician looked at the monitor with a checking glance.
When referring to a computer screen, 'Monitor' (monitor) is often used with verbs like 'anschließen' (to connect), 'einstellen' (to adjust), or 'kaufen' (to buy). Common phrases are also 'vor dem Monitor sitzen' (to sit in front of the monitor) or 'auf den Monitor schauen' (to look at the monitor).
Ich sitze den ganzen Tag vor dem Monitor, deshalb tun mir die Augen weh.
I sit in front of the monitor all day, so my eyes hurt.
In a medical context, for example in a hospital or intensive care unit, 'Monitor' (monitor) always refers to a device for monitoring bodily functions such as heartbeat or breathing.
Die Krankenschwester beobachtete die Werte auf dem Monitor am Patientenbett.
The nurse watched the readings on the monitor by the patient's bed.
In the context of music, concerts, or recording studios, 'Monitor' (monitor) means a special speaker. You can recognize this meaning from verbs like 'hören' (to hear), 'einstellen' (to adjust), or 'lauter/leiser machen' (to make louder/quieter).
Der Gitarrist konnte sich nicht hören und bat um einen lauteren Monitor.
The guitarist couldn't hear himself and asked for a louder monitor.
TV
'der TV' and 'der Monitor' are both devices with a screen. That is why they can easily be confused. 'der TV' means a television set, that is, a device for watching television. 'der Monitor' is more appropriate for a computer or technical devices on which information is displayed. When talking about films, channels, or the living room, 'TV' is more natural. When it is about the workplace, the computer, or a second screen, you say 'Monitor'.
Nach der Nachricht zeigt der Monitor am Computer plötzlich kein Bild mehr.
After the message, the monitor on the computer suddenly no longer displays an image.
Beim Termin hat der Chef den großen TV für die Präsentation eingeschaltet.
At the meeting, the boss turned on the big TV for the presentation.