die Projektion
Translation
projection, screening, forecast
Examples
Die Projektion des Films beginnt um 20 Uhr.
The screening of the film starts at 8 p.m.
Das ist nur eine psychologische Projektion.
That is just a psychological projection.
Die wirtschaftliche Projektion ist optimistisch.
The economic projection is optimistic.
Grammar Patterns
((the projection)) ((of sth.)) the projection of sth. The projection of slides is outdated.
((a projection)) ((onto sth.)) a projection onto sth. He saw a projection on the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorführung (screening), Vorhersage (forecast), Übertragung (transference)
Etymology
From Latin 'proiectio' (a throwing forward). Related to 'Projekt' (project).
Memory Tips
Think of a projector 'throwing' an image forward onto a screen.