German word

Europameister

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔɪ̯ˈʁoːpaˌmaɪ̯stɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounEuropean champion

Example

Der Europameister spricht heute im Stadion.

The European champion is speaking at the stadium today.

Illustration for Europameister (European champion)

More examples

Nach dem Elfmeterschießen kürte man ihn zum Europameister.

After the penalty shootout, they crowned him European champion.

Core concept

A champion carrying the title earned by winning a European championship as an individual or group.

Common phrases

  • der Europameister

    the European champion

  • zum Europameister gekürt werden

    be crowned European champion

  • als Europameister auftreten

    appear as European champion

Similar words

Meister: An individual or team holding the title earned by winning a tournament or league.
Weltmeister: An individual or team holding the title earned by winning a world championship.
Sieger: A person or team that has won a match or competition.
Champion: A borrowed sports term for an individual or team that has won a sporting competition.

Definition in German

Person oder Mannschaft, die eine Europameisterschaft gewinnt

Word origin

Europameister was formed in German from Europa and Meister, with Meister ultimately related to Latin magister, 'teacher' or 'master'.

Usage tips

  • In the accusative singular, the masculine noun changes from der Europameister to den Europameister.

Opposites

  • Verliererlosernoun
  • Letzterlast-place finishernoun

Related words

  • Europameisterinfemale European championnoun
  • EuropameisterschaftEuropean championshipnoun
  • EuropameistertitelEuropean championship titlenoun

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