die Weltmeisterschaft
Translation
world championship, world cup
Examples
Deutschland gewann die Weltmeisterschaft.
Germany won the world championship.
Die nächste Weltmeisterschaft findet in vier Jahren statt.
The next world championship will take place in four years.
Grammar Patterns
to participate in ((sth.)) Many teams participate in the world championship.
Similar Words
Turnier (tournament), Wettbewerb (competition), Pokal (cup)
Etymology
A compound of 'Welt' (world) and 'Meisterschaft' (championship). 'Meisterschaft' derives from 'Meister' (master).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'master-ship' of the 'world'. The competition to find the world's master.