Also means
champion
Usage Note
Meister is both a skilled-trade 'master craftsman' (a formal German qualification) and a sports 'champion', as in Deutscher Meister. The proverb Übung macht den Meister equals 'practice makes perfect'.
Examples
"Er ist Meister in seinem Fach."
Natural Translation
He's a master in his field.
Literal Translation
He is master in his field.
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