die Weltspitze
Translation
world class, top of the world, world's elite
Examples
Dieses Unternehmen gehört zur Weltspitze.
This company is among the world's best.
Sie kämpft sich an die Weltspitze.
She is fighting her way to the top of the world.
Er spielt seit Jahren an der Weltspitze.
He has been playing at the top of the world for years.
Grammar Patterns
to belong to the world's elite ((zur Weltspitze gehören)) This company belongs to the world's elite.
to get to the top of the world ((an die Weltspitze kommen)) She wants to get to the top of the world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Weltklasse (world class), Weltelite (world elite)
Etymology
Composed of 'Welt' (world) and 'Spitze' (peak, top, point). Literally 'world peak'.
Memory Tips
Imagine standing on the 'Spitze' (peak) of the 'Welt' (world). This visual represents being at the very top.