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masterpiece
An outstanding and complete work in art, literature, music, or another creative field. It is often considered the best work of an artist or an era.
Die Mona Lisa von Leonardo da Vinci gilt als ein unbestrittenes Meisterwerk.
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is considered an undisputed masterpiece.
masterpiece
An action or result that is seen as especially successful or, often ironically, as especially unsuccessful or foolish.
Das Chaos in der Küche zu verursachen, war wirklich ein Meisterwerk von dir.
Causing that chaos in the kitchen was really a masterpiece on your part.
The word is made up of 'Meister' (master) and 'Werk' (work). So it literally describes a work created by a master of their craft.
Dieser Film ist ein wahres Meisterwerk.
This film is a true masterpiece.
In connection with art, 'Meisterwerk' (masterpiece) is often used with certain verbs and constructions. Typical ones are 'ein Meisterwerk schaffen' (to create a masterpiece), 'als Meisterwerk gelten' (to be considered a masterpiece), or 'ein Meisterwerk der [Kunstform]' (a masterpiece of [art form]).
Die neunte Sinfonie von Beethoven gilt als Meisterwerk der klassischen Musik.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is considered a masterpiece of classical music.
When 'Meisterwerk' (masterpiece) is used for a failed action, it is almost always meant ironically. The tone of voice or the negative context makes it clear that the opposite is meant.
Du hast die ganze Wand mit Farbe bekleckert. Wirklich ein Meisterwerk!
You splattered paint all over the wall. Really a masterpiece!
miracle / wonder
When describing an exceptional achievement, „Wunder“ emphasizes how surprising and amazing it is. „Meisterwerk“, on the other hand, praises its outstanding quality and the clear skill behind it. The key question is therefore whether the focus is on amazement at the achievement or on its high quality.
Wegen ihrer außergewöhnlichen musikalischen Qualität gilt die Oper als Meisterwerk.
Because of its exceptional musical quality, the opera is considered a masterpiece.
Dass die junge Komponistin diese Oper in nur einer Woche schrieb, ist ein Wunder.
The fact that the young composer wrote this opera in just one week is a miracle.
