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masterful
In a way that shows the highest level of artistry, perfection, and the skill of a master; excellent, virtuoso.
Die Geigerin spielte das schwierige Violinkonzert absolut meisterhaft.
The violinist played the difficult violin concerto absolutely masterfully.
The word is formed from 'der Meister' (the master) and the suffix '-haft' (-like). It literally means 'like a master' or 'in the manner of a master'.
Er beherrscht sein Handwerk meisterhaft.
He has a masterful command of his craft.
'Meisterhaft' (masterful/masterfully) can stand before a noun as an adjective or function as an adverb to describe a verb. As an adverb at the end of a sentence, it remains unchanged.
Das war eine meisterhafte Darbietung.
That was a masterful performance.
This adjective is often used to describe abilities and their results. Typical combinations are 'meisterhaft spielen' (to play masterfully), 'eine meisterhafte Darstellung' (a masterful portrayal), or 'ein meisterhaftes Werk' (a masterful work).
Der Film ist ein meisterhaftes Porträt der damaligen Gesellschaft.
The film is a masterful portrait of the society of that time.
'Meisterhaft' (masterful/masterfully) is a strong and appreciative word that is often used in written language or in formal contexts such as reviews and evaluations. It expresses the highest admiration.
Die Kritiker lobten die meisterhafte Inszenierung des Theaterstücks.
The critics praised the masterful staging of the play.
perfect
'perfekt' and 'meisterhaft' can both express that something is very good. 'perfekt' mainly means: without mistakes or exactly right. You can use it for many things in everyday life, for example for a plan, a result, or a time. 'meisterhaft' fits more when someone does something with very great skill, for example in art, music, sports, or craftsmanship. So it emphasizes not only the good result, but also the special ability behind it.
Mehmet spielt das schwierige Stück meisterhaft auf dem Klavier.
Mehmet plays the difficult piece masterfully on the piano.
Der Termin nach der Arbeit ist für Amira perfekt.
The appointment after work is perfect for Amira.