die Meisterschaft
Translation
championship, mastery, mastership
Examples
Die Mannschaft hat die Meisterschaft gewonnen.
The team won the championship.
Er erreichte die Meisterschaft in seinem Handwerk.
He achieved mastery in his craft.
Grammar Patterns
to win/defend the championship ((in sth.)) The team wants to win the championship.
to achieve mastery ((in sth.)) She has achieved mastery in playing the violin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: championship, mastery, proficiency; Antonyms: amateurism
Etymology
From 'Meister' (master) + '-schaft' (-ship), denoting a state of being. Literally 'mastership'.
Memory Tips
Connects the idea of being a 'master' (Meister) to both winning a championship and achieving mastery in a skill.