The display or projection surface of an electronic device, such as a computer, television, or smartphone. A synonym for 'Bildschirm' (screen/monitor).
example
Mein neuer Laptop hat einen sehr hellen Screen mit hoher Auflösung.
My new laptop has a very bright screen with high resolution.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Screen' is a word borrowed from English that is used in German especially in contexts involving technology, computers, and media.
EXAMPLE
Die App wird auf dem Screen deines Smartphones angezeigt.
The app is displayed on the screen of your smartphone.
Context clue
Whether a computer screen, for example, or a projection screen, for example in a movie theater, is meant can be recognized from the context. The size of the device or the situation is decisive.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss den Screen meines Laptops reinigen.
I need to clean my laptop screen.
Typical adjectives
When referring to technical devices, 'Screen' is often combined with adjectives that describe its quality. Typical examples are 'hochauflösend' (high-resolution), 'hell' (bright), 'matt' (matte), or 'kaputt' (broken).
EXAMPLE
Für die Bildbearbeitung brauche ich einen hochauflösenden Screen.
For image editing, I need a high-resolution screen.
Fixed expression
The expression 'jemanden oder etwas auf dem Screen haben' means that you are observing a person or thing or keeping an eye on them. The phrasing is fixed and is often used in professional contexts.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Marketingabteilung sollte die neuen Trends genau auf dem Screen haben.
Our marketing department should keep the new trends firmly on its radar.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Screen vs Anzeige
advertisement / report / display
'die Anzeige' and 'der Screen' can both have to do with an electronic device. 'der Screen' means the surface itself, that is, the screen of a phone, computer, or television. 'die Anzeige' more often means what is visibly shown on the device, for example a number, a message, or a symbol. They can be confused because the two often occur together. As a practical rule: the screen is the surface; the display is the information on it.
Screen
Nach dem Sturz hat der Screen einen langen Riss.
After the fall, the screen has a long crack.
Anzeige
Die Anzeige auf dem Handy zeigt nur noch zehn Prozent Akku.
The display on the phone shows only ten percent battery left.