German Conversation · Level 69
59 words
German word
Master
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaːstɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmaster's degree
Example
Ich habe meinen Master 2019 gemacht.
I earned my master's degree in 2019.
More examples
Er muss seine Masterarbeit noch verteidigen.
He still has to defend his master's thesis.
Core concept
The advanced result of a process: graduate study or qualification, and in audio the final source from which copies are made.
Common phrases
Masterarbeit verteidigen
defend a master's thesis
ein Masterstudium aufnehmen
start a master's program
einen Masterabschluss erwerben
earn a master's degree
Similar words
Bachelor: A university degree showing completion of undergraduate study.
Doktor: An advanced degree awarded for original research.
Studium: The process of studying a subject at university or graduate school.
Abschluss: An official qualification showing completion of a course or program.
Definition in German
Ein akademischer Grad, der nach einem Bachelorabschluss durch ein weiterführendes Studium erworben wird.
Word origin
Master belongs to the international academic vocabulary based on English master, which ultimately continues Latin magister, 'teacher' or 'master'.
Usage tips
- German Master means an academic degree, whereas Meister usually refers to a vocational qualification or its holder.
Other meanings
- master's programnoun
- master recordingnoun
Opposites
- Bachelorbachelor's degreenoun
Related words
- Mastertitelmaster's titlenoun
- Masterabschlussmaster's degreenoun
- Masterstudiummaster's programnoun