die Meisterschaften
Translation
championships
Examples
Die Meisterschaften finden im Sommer statt.
The championships take place in the summer.
Er nahm an den Weltmeisterschaften teil.
He took part in the world championships.
Grammar Patterns
to take part in the championships He took part in the world championships.
Similar Words
Wettbewerb (competition), Turnier (tournament)
Etymology
Composed of 'Meister' (master) and the suffix '-schaft' (similar to English '-ship'), indicating a state or collective. So, 'mastership' or 'championship'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the competition to find the 'Meister' (master/champion). The '-schaft' is like '-ship' in 'championship'.