der Universalkünstler
Translation
polymath, universal artist, Renaissance man
Examples
Leonardo da Vinci war ein wahrer Universalkünstler.
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath.
Er gilt als moderner Universalkünstler.
He is considered a modern universal artist.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. nom.)) to be sth. Leonardo da Vinci was a Universalkünstler.
to be considered ((as sth. nom.)) Er gilt als Universalkünstler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genie (genius), Alleskönner (jack-of-all-trades); Antonym: Spezialist (specialist)
Etymology
Composed of 'Universal' (universal) and 'Künstler' (artist). Literally a 'universal artist'.
Memory Tips
Think of an artist who is talented in a 'universal' range of fields.