Projektor
masculine
The English word 'projector' is translated into German as Projektor or Bildwerfer.
Meaning: optical device (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Projektor | masculine |
| Bildwerfer | masculine |
Both terms refer to an optical device. The term Beamer is used to refer to projectors, especially in presentations and classrooms.
What does it mean word for word?
The term Bildwerfer is a compound noun composed of Bild, meaning 'image' and Werfer, meaning 'thrower', so it literally translates to 'image thrower'.
Which one should you use?
Bildwerfer is considered a more traditional term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Projektor is Projektoren.
Did you know?
- The word Werfer inside Bildwerfer is the same word used for a 'thrower' in athletics or even a 'mortar' in military terminology.
- The term Beamer is a classic example of 'Denglisch', where an English word is borrowed and given a specific German meaning that differs from its original use.
- In a professional German office setting, asking for a Projektor might sound slightly outdated, as Beamer has almost entirely replaced it in spoken business language.
Examples in context
- Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass der Projektor richtig positioniert ist.Please ensure the projector is properly positioned.
- Könnten Sie mir den Projektor leihen?Could you lend me the projector?
- Der Beamer zeigt die Präsentation auf der Leinwand.The projector displays the presentation on the screen.
- Kannst du mir bitte den Beamer einstellen?Can you please set up the projector for me?
- Der Beamer ist in Raum 203.The projector is in Room 203.
- Der Projektor ist sehr hell.The projector is very bright.
- Der Projektor steht auf dem Tisch.The projector is standing on the table.
- Wir brauchen einen neuen Projektor für das Büro.We need a new projector for the office.
- Ist der Projektor schon angeschlossen?Is the projector already connected?
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are preparing a meeting room.
- LukasHannah, wo ist der Projektor?Hannah, where is the projector?
- HannahEr steht dort auf dem Tisch, Lukas.It is there on the table, Lukas.
- LukasDanke, ich schalte den Projektor jetzt ein.Thanks, I will turn the projector on now.
- HannahSuper, dann können wir gleich anfangen.Great, then we can start right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “projector” translations and entries Projektor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
