Meister
master
Meaning of Meister
eine Person, die in etwas sehr geschickt ist
a person very skilled at something
Pronunciation
Meister with English translation
Meister usage examples
Der Meister erklärte die Übung.
The master explained the exercise.
Sie ist eine Meisterin im Tanzen.
She is a master at dancing.
Meister synonyms
What's the difference between Meister, Herr, Herrscher, Vorgesetzter, Fachmann, Experte, Meisterstück, and Meisterschaft
A common polite form of address for a man; in the sense of a master/owner, it can sound old-fashioned or context-dependent.
A person who rules over others: a ruler or sovereign. It is closer to power and governance than to simple expertise.
A supervisor or boss, someone higher in rank at work. It fits workplace contexts, not the general meaning of “master.”
A specialist in a field; very close to “master” in the sense of a skilled professional.
An expert, a very knowledgeable and experienced person. Almost the same as “master” in the sense of a knowledgeable specialist.
A master craftsman, a skilled tradesperson, often with an official professional status. Very close to “master,” but mainly for manual trades.
Advanced: broader words
Not a person, but an outstanding work or product; closer to “masterpiece” than to a “master” or skilled person.
Means high-level skill or a championship; it is an abstract noun, not a person.
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Questions about this word
What does Meister mean?
a person very skilled at something
How do you pronounce Meister?
Meister is pronounced [ˈmaɪ̯stɐ].
How is Meister used in a sentence?
The master explained the exercise. Translation: Der Meister erklärte die Übung.
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