champion / master
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champion
The female winner of a sports championship or an important competition.
Die amtierende Europameisterin im Schwimmen konnte ihren Titel erfolgreich verteidigen.
The reigning European champion in swimming was able to successfully defend her title.
master
A woman who has exceptional command of a particular skill or field; an expert.
Sie gilt als unbestrittene Meisterin der freien Rede.
She is considered the undisputed master of public speaking.
master craftswoman
A woman who has successfully passed the master craftsman's examination in a skilled trade and is entitled to run her own business and train apprentices.
Die Bäckerei wird seit drei Generationen von einer Meisterin geführt.
The bakery has been run by a master craftswoman for three generations.
The word 'Meisterin' (female master/champion) is the feminine form of 'der Meister' (master/champion). The ending '-in' is used very frequently in German to form the feminine form of professions or terms for people.
Die neue Lehrerin stellt sich der Klasse vor.
The new teacher introduces herself to the class.
In sports, 'Meisterin' (champion) is often used as the base word for compound titles to specify the scope of the title. Examples are 'Weltmeisterin' (world champion), 'Europameisterin' (European champion), or 'Landesmeisterin' (state/regional champion).
Sie wurde letztes Jahr Weltmeisterin im Skifahren.
She became world champion in skiing last year.
To express the field of expertise, the genitive construction 'Meisterin des/der ...' (master of ...) is often used. This sounds very elegant and emphasizes a high level of competence.
Sie ist eine Meisterin der Überzeugung.
She is a master of persuasion.
This meaning is firmly rooted in the German vocational training system. A 'Meisterin' (master craftswoman) in the trades has passed a special examination (the 'Meisterprüfung', master craftsman's examination), which qualifies her to run her own business and train apprentices.
Die Tischlermeisterin bildet zwei neue Lehrlinge aus.
The master carpenter is training two new apprentices.
expert
„Expertin“ and „Meisterin“ can both refer to a woman with great ability in a particular field. „Expertin“ primarily emphasizes knowledge and factual expertise, while „Meisterin“ also suggests exceptional mastery and recognition. Choose „Expertin“ for a neutral description and „Meisterin“ for stronger praise.
Die Meisterin der Fotografie zeigte der Gruppe, wie sie mit Licht außergewöhnliche Bilder gestaltet.
The master of photography showed the group how to create extraordinary images with light.
Die Expertin für Fotografie erklärte der Gruppe geduldig die Wirkung des Lichts.
The photography expert patiently explained the effects of light to the group.
