master
gb/mˈæstɚ/ us/mˈæstɚ/
B1
Englisch
~ 1500
mester, hajóskapitány, úr, elsajátít, tökéletesen megtanul, mesterpéldány, mesterfelvétel, mesterfájl, gazda, rabszolgatartó, mesterfokozat, mesterdiploma
NOMEN
B1
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is a master of [something]
She is a master of Italian cuisine.
Az olasz konyha mestere.
The master of the ship gave the order to sail.
A hajó kapitánya kiadta az indulási parancsot.
He became a chess master at the age of 15.
The master craftsman trained several apprentices.
Beispiele für Lernende
He is a master of cooking.
A főzés mestere.
The master told the workers what to do.
A mester megmondta a munkásoknak, mit kell tenniük.
She is a chess master.
The master teaches new students.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'master' meaning 'expert' with 'master' meaning 'male owner of slaves' in historical contexts; be aware of context to avoid misunderstanding.
Bedeutung
Person with control or skill
Wortverbindungen
master of ceremonies
|master craftsman
|chess master
|master teacher
Synonyme
expert (Focuses on high skill and knowledge rather than authority.)
|
chief (Focuses more on leadership or authority within a group.)
Antonyme
novice (A beginner with little experience or skill in a field.)
Themen
people
|skills
|authority
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is very good at something or has power over others or things.
A person who has complete control over something or is highly skilled in a particular activity or subject.
VERB
B1
2
Verwendungsmuster:
to master [a skill or subject]
She mastered French in just two years.
Mindössze két év alatt elsajátította a francia nyelvet.
He has mastered the art of negotiation.
Elsajátította a tárgyalás művészetét.
You need to master the basics before moving on.
Beispiele für Lernende
I want to master English.
Szeretném tökéletesen megtanulni az angolt.
She mastered cooking very quickly.
Nagyon gyorsan megtanult jól főzni.
He mastered the guitar after many lessons.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with 'control'—here it means gaining skill, not having power over people or things.
Bedeutung
To gain complete skill in something
Wortverbindungen
master a language
|master the art
|master the basics
|master a technique
Synonyme
perfect (Emphasizes making something flawless rather than gaining control over it.)
Antonyme
struggle with (Indicates difficulty in learning or performing something.)
Themen
learning
|skills
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To learn something very well so you can do it easily and well.
To learn something so well that you can do it perfectly or with great skill.
NOMEN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The sound engineer worked on the master before making CDs.
A hangmérnök a mesterfelvételen dolgozott, mielőtt CD-ket készítettek belőle.
Keep the master file safe in case you need more copies.
Őrizd meg biztonságban a mesterfájlt arra az esetre, ha további másolatokra lenne szükséged.
They lost the master recording in the fire.
Beispiele für Lernende
This is the master copy of the video.
Ez a videó mesterfájlja.
We keep the master file on the computer.
A mesterfájlt a számítógépen tároljuk.
The master tape is in the studio.
Bedeutung
Original copy used for duplication
Wortverbindungen
master tape
|master file
|master recording
Synonyme
prototype (A first model, but not necessarily for duplication purposes.)
Antonyme
copy (A reproduction rather than the original source.)
Themen
technology
|media
|communication
Definition
The first or main version of something that is copied.
An original version of a recording, document, or design from which copies are made.
NOMEN
B2
FORMAL
4
The dog followed its master everywhere.
A kutya mindenhová követte a gazdáját.
The slave's master lived in a large house.
A rabszolga ura egy nagy házban lakott.
In the story, the servant betrayed his cruel master.
Beispiele für Lernende
The dog loves its master.
A kutya szereti a gazdáját.
The slave had to work for his master.
A rabszolgának az urának kellett dolgoznia.
He is the master of many horses.
Bedeutung
Male owner of people or animals (historical)
Wortverbindungen
slave master
|dog's master
Synonyme
owner (General term for someone who possesses something.)
Antonyme
servant (A person who works for someone else and does not have ownership.)
Themen
history
|society
|law
|relationships
|politics
Definition
A man who owns and controls other people as slaves, or owns animals.
A man who owns and controls slaves, servants, or animals, especially in historical contexts.
NOMEN
B2
5
She earned her master's in engineering last year.
Tavaly mérnöki mesterdiplomát szerzett.
He is studying for a Master of Arts in History.
Történelem mesterszakon tanul.
Many jobs require at least a master's degree.
Beispiele für Lernende
I want to get a master's degree.
Mesterdiplomát szeretnék szerezni.
She has a Master's in Law.
Jogi mesterdiplomája van.
He will finish his master's next year.
Bedeutung
Postgraduate academic degree
Wortverbindungen
Master's degree
|Master of Science
|Master of Arts
Synonyme
postgraduate degree (General term for degrees beyond bachelor's level, includes doctorates.)
Themen
education
Definition
A degree you get after you finish more study after your first university degree.
An academic degree awarded by universities after completing advanced study beyond a bachelor's degree but before a doctorate.
Grammatik
Grundform
master
IPA
GB/mˈæstɚ/
US/mˈæstɚ/
Silben & Betonung
mas - ter (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: master
- Plural: masters
Verb
- Base: master
- 3rd Person Singular: masters
- Present Participle: mastering
- Past: mastered
Wortfamilie
Forms
masters
noun
mastering
verb
mastered
verb
Core family
mastery
noun B2
masterful
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
masterly
adjective
Ausdrücke
be master of your own destiny
1/bˈi mˈæstɚ əv jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn dˈɛstɪni/
idiom
Control your own life and future
To make your own choices and decide what happens in your life.
Beispiele
- She believes everyone should be master of their own destiny.
- After quitting his job, he felt like the master of his own destiny.
master key
1/mˈæstɚ kˈi/
fixed phrase
Key that opens many locks
A key that can open several different locks in a building or system.
Beispiele
- The janitor used the master key to open all the classrooms.
- Only security staff have access to the master key.
master of ceremonies
1/mˈæstɚ əv sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊniz/
fixed phrase
Event host or announcer
The person who introduces speakers and makes sure an event runs smoothly.
Beispiele
- The master of ceremonies welcomed everyone to the gala.
- As master of ceremonies, she kept the show on schedule.
serve two masters
1/sˈɚv tˈu mˈæstɚz/
idiom
Follow two conflicting authorities at once
To try to please two different bosses or groups at the same time, which is usually hard or impossible.
Beispiele
- You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
- Serving two masters often leads to failure.