German word

Meister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaɪ̯stɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmaster

Example

Er ist ein Meister im Kochen.

He is a master at cooking.

Illustration for Meister (master)

More examples

Sie hat die Prüfung zum Meister bestanden.

She passed the examination to become a master.

Core concept

A person whose exceptional skill sets the standard and can guide or inspire others.

Common phrases

  • ein Meister in der Küche

    a master in the kitchen

  • zum Meister werden

    become a master

  • als Meister arbeiten

    work as a master

Similar words

Experte: A person with deep knowledge and a high level of skill in a specific field.
Fachmann: A professionally trained and experienced specialist in a particular field.
Profi: A person who performs skilled work professionally for pay.
Champion: A person who has won a competition or championship.

Definition in German

Jemand, der in einer Tätigkeit besonders fähig ist und durch Können oft andere anleitet oder als Vorbild dient

Word origin

Meister comes through Old High German meister from Latin magister, a word for a master or teacher.

Usage tips

  • In sports, Meister can mean champion, while die Meisterschaft means championship.

Other meanings

  • expertnoun
  • teachernoun
  • championnoun

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