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
A compound of 'Bravour' (skill, virtuosity) and 'Stück' (piece). It literally means a 'piece of skill'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an artist saying 'Bravo!' to their own 'Stück' (piece) of work because it's a tour de force.