Meistern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Meistern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to master", "to control" or "to dominate".

Essential properties of "meistern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: meistern
  • Simple past: meisterte
  • Participle: gemeistert

See full conjugation of meistern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "meistern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To master or control skillfully"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Kunst des Schwertkampfes gemeistert.He mastered the art of sword fighting.
  2. Sie hat es gemeistert, in schwierigen Situationen ruhig zu bleiben.She mastered staying calm in difficult situations.
  3. Das Team hat die Herausforderung gemeistert.The team mastered the challenge.

2.) "To overcome a difficulty or challenge"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat alle Hindernisse gemeistert.He overcame all obstacles.
  2. Sie hat die Prüfung mit Bravour gemeistert.She passed the exam with flying colors.
  3. Das Unternehmen hat die Krise erfolgreich gemeistert.The company successfully overcame the crisis.

3.) "To acquire high skill or knowledge in an area"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Klavierspielen gemeistert.He mastered playing the piano.
  2. Sie hat mehrere Fremdsprachen gemeistert.She mastered several foreign languages.
  3. Er hat die Technik des Malens gemeistert.He mastered the technique of painting.
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