German word

Meisterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaɪ̯stəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncraftswoman

Example

Unsere Meisterin zeigt den Lehrlingen, wie man Holz bearbeitet.

Our craftswoman shows the apprentices how to work with wood.

Illustration for Meisterin (craftswoman)

More examples

Viele Frauen bilden sich zur Meisterin weiter.

Many women are furthering their training to become craftswomen.

Core concept

A woman whose proven mastery lets her guide skilled work and train others.

Common phrases

  • als geprüfte Meisterin anerkannt sein

    be recognized as a qualified craftswoman

  • sich zur Meisterin weiterbilden

    further one's training to become a craftswoman

Similar words

Meister: A certified craft professional responsible for coordinating workshop tasks.
Geselle: A craft worker who has completed training and works as a qualified team member.
Lehrling: A trainee who learns a trade while working in a workshop.
Handwerker: A craft worker who creates or repairs objects using manual skills and tools.

Definition in German

Eine weibliche Person mit Meisterbrief oder mit der fachlichen Kompetenz, einen Betrieb oder Auszubildende fachgerecht zu führen.

Word origin

Meisterin is formed from German Meister, meaning master or expert, with the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Meisterin is feminine, with the plural Meisterinnen; Meister alone does not specify gender.

Other meanings

  • expertnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Meisterprüfungmaster craftsperson examinationnoun
  • Meisterbetriebmaster craftsperson's businessnoun

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