das Bravourstück
Translation
tour de force, showpiece, masterpiece, feat of brilliance
Examples
Seine Rede war ein wahres Bravourstück.
His speech was a true tour de force.
Der Pianist spielte ein Bravourstück von Liszt.
The pianist played a showpiece by Liszt.
Grammar Patterns
to be a Bravourstück (tour de force) His speech was a true tour de force.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meisterstück (masterpiece), Glanzstück (showpiece)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bravour' (brilliance, skill) and 'Stück' (piece). Literally a 'piece of brilliance'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'brave' performance that requires great skill, a showpiece ('Stück').