what is the english word for beamer
Even though most German speakers may understand what you mean when you say beamer instead of projector, native English speakers will typically be completely lost. * Evidence for the use of the word beamer for BMW cars and motorbikes can be found in the Oxford English Dictionary, see here. An alternative spelling is beemer. Moreover, as explained here, BMW enthusiasts use beamer/beemer for cars and beamer for motorbikes. (Thanks to Eric for the link.)