Meisterwerk

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Meister (master) +‎ Werk (work).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

Meisterwerk n (strong, genitive Meisterwerks or Meisterwerkes, plural Meisterwerke)

  1. masterwork, masterpiece (outstanding work, especially of art)
    Synonyms: Meisterstück, Glanzstück
  2. (less common) chef d'oeuvre, magnum opus (main work of an artist, a period etc.)
    Synonyms: Hauptwerk, größtes Werk, Opus magnum

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