Magister / master's degree
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master's degree
An academic degree that was formerly awarded at universities in Germany and Austria and corresponds to today's master's degree.
Sie hat ihren Magister in Germanistik und Geschichte gemacht.
She completed her master's degree in German studies and history.
Magister
A person who holds the academic degree of Magister.
Als Experte wurde der Magister Schmidt zur Podiumsdiskussion eingeladen.
Magister Schmidt was invited to the panel discussion as an expert.
master / teacher
A historical term for a teacher, scholar, or master teacher, especially in the Middle Ages and the early modern period.
Im Kloster unterrichtete der Magister die Novizen in Latein.
In the monastery, the master taught the novices Latin.
The word 'Magister' comes from the Latin 'magister', meaning 'master' or 'teacher'. This origin connects all meanings: the academic master's degree, the person with this degree, and the historical master teacher.
Sein Wissen war so groß, dass man ihn ehrfürchtig Magister nannte.
His knowledge was so great that people respectfully called him Magister.
The academic degree 'Magister' has no longer been newly awarded in most subjects in Germany since the Bologna reform (around 2010). It was replaced by the master's degree, but it is still considered a fully valid academic degree.
Mein Professor hat noch einen Magister, keinen Master.
My professor still has a Magister, not a master's degree.
When 'Magister' refers to a person, the title can stand before the surname like part of the name. In direct address, however, it is rarely used.
Der nächste Vortrag wird von Magister Huber gehalten.
The next lecture will be given by Magister Huber.
When referring to the degree, 'Magister' is often used with certain verbs and prepositions. Typical phrases are 'einen Magister machen' (to do/complete a Magister degree), 'seinen Magister haben in' (to have one's Magister in), or 'für den Magister studieren' (to study for the Magister degree).
Er hat seinen Magister in Philosophie mit Auszeichnung bestanden.
He passed his master's degree in philosophy with distinction.
You can recognize the historical meaning of a teacher from the context. If monasteries, the Middle Ages, Latin, or old skilled trades are being discussed, the master teacher is probably meant.
Der alte Magister brachte den Kindern das Lesen und Schreiben bei.
The old master taught the children reading and writing.
master
Both words refer to academic degrees that can follow further study. „Der Master“ is the modern name for the degree, whereas „der Magister“ refers to the degree awarded in the past. Use the term that actually appears on the degree or fits the historical context.
Sein Vater schloss sein Studium noch mit dem Magister ab.
His father completed his university studies with a Magister degree.
Nach dem Bachelor studiert sie noch zwei Jahre für den Master.
After completing her bachelor's degree, she studied for another two years to earn a master's degree.
