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perfection
The state of completeness or flawlessness, in which something has no errors or defects.
Die Künstlerin strebte in all ihren Werken nach absoluter Perfektion.
The artist strove for absolute perfection in all her works.
'Perfektion' (perfection) is the noun related to the adjective 'perfekt' (perfect). The word family also includes the verb 'perfektionieren' (to perfect), which means to make something perfect.
Er will sein Deutsch perfektionieren.
He wants to perfect his German.
In this meaning, 'Perfektion' (perfection) is often combined with certain verbs and prepositions. Typical phrases are 'nach Perfektion streben' (to strive for perfection), 'etwas zur Perfektion bringen' (to bring something to perfection), or 'an Perfektion grenzen' (to border on perfection).
Der Musiker übte das Stück bis zur Perfektion.
The musician practiced the piece to perfection.
The expression 'in Perfektion' (to perfection) is used like an adverb to describe that someone performs a skill masterfully. It usually comes after the verb.
Sie beherrscht die Kunst der Kalligrafie in Perfektion.
She has mastered the art of calligraphy to perfection.
championship / mastery
'Meisterschaft' and 'Perfektion' can both express that someone can do something very well. In this sense, 'Meisterschaft' means an especially high level of skill in an art, technique, or ability. 'Perfektion' is more about flawlessness, meaning that something succeeds without mistakes or with great precision. In the phrase 'in Perfektion' (to perfection), 'Perfektion' is especially close to 'masterfully'. The words can be confused because both describe a very high level. 'Meisterschaft' emphasizes a person's skill, while 'Perfektion' emphasizes the flawless result or perfect execution.
Die Tänzerin beherrscht die schwierige Bewegung in Perfektion.
The dancer has mastered the difficult movement to perfection.
Die Meisterschaft des Pianisten zeigt sich in jedem leisen Ton.
The pianist's mastery is evident in every quiet note.