German word

Weltmeisterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛltˌmaɪ̯stəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwomen's world champion

Example

Die neuen Weltmeisterinnen feiern im Stadion.

The new women's world champions are celebrating in the stadium.

Illustration for Weltmeisterin (women's world champion)

More examples

Die titelverteidigende Weltmeisterin trainiert intensiv.

The defending women's world champion trains intensively.

Core concept

One woman has won the highest title available in a world championship.

Common phrases

  • titelverteidigende Weltmeisterin

    defending women's world champion

  • mehrfache Weltmeisterin

    multiple-time women's world champion

  • ehemalige Weltmeisterin

    former women's world champion

Similar words

Weltmeister: A man who has won the highest title in a world championship.
Meisterin: A female champion who has won a tournament or league title.
Siegerin: A woman who has finished first in a match or tournament.
Weltcupsiegerin: A woman who has achieved the best overall result in a World Cup competition.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die bei einer Weltmeisterschaft den ersten Platz belegt und dadurch den Titel „Weltmeisterin“ erhält.

Word origin

The noun is formed from Welt and Meisterin, with the feminine suffix -in marking a female holder of the title Meister.

Usage tips

  • The sport is commonly added with im, as in Weltmeisterin im Tennis, where im is the contraction of in dem.

Other meanings

  • world championnoun

Opposites

  • Verliererinlosernoun

Related words

  • Weltmeisterschaftworld championshipnoun
  • Weltmeistertitelworld championship titlenoun
  • weltmeisterlichworld-champion-likeadjective

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