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A screen for displaying visual information, especially as part of a computer.
EXAMPLE
Für die Bildbearbeitung brauche ich einen Monitor mit guter Farbwiedergabe.
For image editing, I need a monitor with good color reproduction.
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Meanings
der Monitor
monitor
A technical device or a person that monitors, checks, and records a process or condition. This is often the case in medical or technical contexts.
EXAMPLE
Im Krankenhaus überwachte ein Monitor ständig die Herzfrequenz des Patienten.
In the hospital, a monitor constantly monitored the patient's heart rate.
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A special speaker (monitor speaker) used on a stage or in a recording studio so that musicians or speakers can hear themselves.
EXAMPLE
Die Sängerin bat den Techniker, den Monitor lauter zu stellen.
The singer asked the technician to turn up the monitor.
Usage tips
Word family
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.
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker schaute prüfend auf den Monitor.
The technician looked at the monitor with a checking glance.
Typical collocations
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).
EXAMPLE
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.
Medical context clue
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.
EXAMPLE
Die Krankenschwester beobachtete die Werte auf dem Monitor am Patientenbett.
The nurse watched the readings on the monitor by the patient's bed.
Music context clue
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).
EXAMPLE
Der Gitarrist konnte sich nicht hören und bat um einen lauteren Monitor.
The guitarist couldn't hear himself and asked for a louder monitor.
Compare with
Monitor vs Bildschirm
screen
Bildschirm and Monitor can both refer to a computer display. Bildschirm mainly refers to the visible surface on which images and text appear, while Monitor usually means the separate display device itself. When talking about the display in general, Bildschirm is appropriate; for a separate computer device, Monitor is often more precise.
Monitor
Für den neuen Computer kaufen wir einen zweiten Monitor.
We’re buying a second monitor for the new computer.
Bildschirm
Auf dem Bildschirm des Laptops erscheint ein neues Bild.
A new image appears on the laptop screen.
In real life
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