German

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈmaɪ̯stɐˌʃtʏk]
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Noun

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Meisterstück n (strong, 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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  • Czech: majstrštyk
  • Polish: majstersztyk