der Zunftmeister
Translation
guild master, master of a guild
Examples
Der Zunftmeister leitete die Versammlung der Handwerker.
The guild master led the meeting of the craftsmen.
Im Mittelalter war der Zunftmeister eine wichtige Person.
In the Middle Ages, the guild master was an important person.
Grammar Patterns
((the guild master)) the guild master The guild master was a respected craftsman.
Similar Words
Gildemeister (guild master), Obermeister (chief master)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Zunft' (guild) + 'Meister' (master).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Zunft' is a guild, and 'Meister' is a master. It's the 'master of the guild'. A historical term.