der Vizemeister
Translation
runner-up, vice-champion
Examples
Die Mannschaft wurde nur Vizemeister.
The team only became the runner-up.
Der Vizemeister erhält eine Silbermedaille.
The runner-up receives a silver medal.
Grammar Patterns
((to become runner-up)) to become runner-up The team became the runner-up.
Similar Words
Zweiter (second), Zweitplatzierter (second-place finisher)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'Vize-' (vice, deputy) and 'Meister' (master, champion). It literally means 'vice-champion'.
Memory Tips
'Vize-' means 'vice' or 'deputy'. The 'Vizemeister' is the person or team that came in second place, right after the 'Meister' (champion).