Meisterstück

German

Etymology

Meister (master) + Stück (piece). Compare Dutch meesterstuk.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈmaɪ̯stɐˌʃtʏk]
  • (file)

Noun

Meisterstück n (genitive Meisterstücks, plural Meisterstücke)

  1. masterpiece (work created in order to qualify as a master craftsman)
    Antonym: Gesellenstück
  2. (by extension) masterpiece (work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship)
    Synonym: Meisterwerk

Descendants

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