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German Phrase

Siehst du meinen Bildschirm?

/ziːst du ˈmaɪ̯nən ˈbɪʁkʃʁɪm/
Meaning"Do you see my screen?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Do you see my screen?” It is used to ask whether the listener can view the speaker’s computer or device display, often during remote assistance or a video call.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are sharing your screen in a virtual meeting, troubleshooting software, or simply showing something on your monitor to a friend. It works best in informal contexts where ‘du’ is appropriate.

✦Grammar Breakdown

SiehstdumeinenBildschirm?

1

Verb second (V2) word order

In a yes‑no question the finite verb (Siehst) occupies the first position, followed by the subject (du).

2

Accusative case with masculine nouns

‘Bildschirm’ is masculine, so the possessive pronoun ‘mein’ takes the accusative ending –en: ‘meinen Bildschirm’.

3

Informal ‘du’ vs formal ‘Sie’

‘du’ is used with friends, colleagues of the same rank, or when a ‘Du‑Kultur’ has been established.

4

Question mark punctuation

German questions end with a question mark, but the word order already signals a question.

🗨In Conversation

A

Siehst du meinen Bildschirm?

Do you see my screen?

Ja, ich sehe ihn gut. Was möchtest du zeigen?

Yes, I can see it well. What would you like to show?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Siehst du mein Bildschirm?

    ‘Bildschirm’ is masculine accusative, so the possessive must be ‘meinen’, not ‘mein’.

  • Siehst du meinen Bildschrim?

    Spelling error – the correct spelling is ‘Bildschirm’.

  • Siehst du meinen Bildschirm?

    If you are speaking to someone you should use the formal ‘Sie’ (Sie sehen) unless you have agreed to use ‘du’.

↔Alternatives

  • Kannst du meinen Bildschirm sehen?

    Can you see my screen?

  • Siehst du meinen Monitor?

    Do you see my monitor?

  • Ist mein Bildschirm für dich sichtbar?

    Is my screen visible to you?

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Cultural Tip

In German business settings the formal ‘Sie’ is the default. Switching to ‘du’ (and thus using ‘Siehst du…’) signals a more relaxed relationship or a company culture that encourages a ‘Du‑Kultur’. Also, ‘Bildschirm’ can refer to a computer monitor, TV screen, or even a smartphone display, so context matters.