die Meisterschaft
Translation
championship, mastery, mastership
Examples
Die Mannschaft hat die Meisterschaft gewonnen.
The team won the championship.
Er erreichte die Meisterschaft in seinem Handwerk.
He achieved mastery in his craft.
Grammar Patterns
to win/defend the championship ((in sth.)) Die Mannschaft will die Meisterschaft gewinnen.
to achieve mastery ((in sth.)) She has achieved mastery in playing the violin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: championship, mastery, proficiency; Antonyms: amateurism
Etymology
Composed of 'Meister' (master) and the suffix '-schaft' (-ship), indicating a state or condition. Literally 'mastership'.
Memory Tips
Think of a master's 'ship' – both the championship they sail to and the craftsmanship they possess.