Beamer
projector, video projector
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈbiːmɐ/
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Cultural Note
Another classic Denglisch word — derived from English 'beam' but used exclusively in German to mean a video projector. In English, 'beamer' typically refers to a BMW car. This false friend often causes confusion when Germans speak English in business settings.
📝 Example Sentences
Können Sie den Beamer anmachen? Ich möchte meine Präsentation zeigen.
Can you turn on the projector? I'd like to show my presentation.
Der Beamer im Konferenzraum ist kaputt.
The projector in the conference room is broken.