world class
die Weltklasse, die Weltklassen
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world-class level
The highest international level of performance in a particular field; also the collective term for the people or performances that reach this level.
Mit dieser Zeit gehört die Läuferin zur Weltklasse.
With this time, the runner is among the world's best.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Weltklassen |
| genitive | der Weltklasse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Weltklasse | die Weltklassen |
| accusative | die Weltklasse | die Weltklassen |
| dative | der Weltklasse | den Weltklassen |
| genitive | der Weltklasse | der Weltklassen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Weltklasse' (world class) is made up of 'Welt' (world) and 'Klasse' (class). The first component shows that the standard is international; it therefore refers to a class at the highest level worldwide.
Die junge Pianistin spielt inzwischen in der Weltklasse.
The young pianist now performs at world-class level.
'Weltklasse' (world class) frequently appears in fixed expressions such as 'zur Weltklasse gehören' (to be among the world's best), 'Weltklasse erreichen' (to reach world-class level), or 'Weltklasse zeigen' (to demonstrate world-class quality). The word most often describes the performance of people, teams, or technical products.
Im Finale zeigte die Mannschaft echte Weltklasse.
The team demonstrated genuine world-class quality in the final.
'Weltklasse' (world class) is especially common in sports reporting and in texts about art, science, technology, or other outstanding achievements. The word can describe either a person or group or a specific performance.
Das Unternehmen entwickelt Weltklasse-Technologie für die Raumfahrt.
The company is developing world-class technology for space travel.
