master

ˈmɑːstər
mistress
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Translation of master from English into Dutch,

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Verb

tr.
1.

learning

learn a skill to a high degree
  • He mastered the art of painting.Hij beheerste de kunst van het schilderen.
2.

control

gain control over a situation or emotion
  • She mastered her fear of heights.Ze overwon haar hoogtevrees.
3.

copy creation

TECH.
produce a final copy used for mass duplication
TECH.
  • The engineer mastered the audio tracks for the album.De technicus masterde de audiotracks voor het album.

Noun

1.

expertise

expert in a particular field
  • She is a master of classical music.Zij is een meester in klassieke muziek.
2.

original copy

original version from which copies are made
origineel nmeesterkopie hoofdkopie
  • They used the master to produce more copies.Ze gebruikten de origineel om meer kopieën te maken
3.

authority

person with control over others or things
  • The master of the house made the final decision.De meester van het huis nam de uiteindelijke beslissing.

Adjective

1.

principal

most important or main element
  • The master bedroom is the largest in the house.De hoofd slaapkamer is de grootste in het huis.
2.

skills

highly skilled or expert in a field
  • She is a master chef known for her exquisite dishes.Zij is een meesterlijke chef-kok bekend om haar voortreffelijke gerechten.
3.

art

original or first version
  • The master copy of the document is kept in the safe.De originele kopie van het document wordt in de kluis bewaard.
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Expressions with master: examples in English and translations in Dutch

poppenspeler
marionettenspeler
The puppet master skillfully maneuvered the marionettes on stage.
meester
She is a past master of classical piano.
zijn eigen baas
After starting his business, he became his own master.
meester van niets
alleskunner zonder specialisatie
He is a master of none, knowing a bit of everything.
meester over zijn tijd
baas over zijn tijd
As a freelancer, Jenna enjoys being the master of her time and commitments.
meester met de penseel
meesterlijke schilder
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of the brush.

Synonyms and analogies of master in English

Examples of master in a sentence

  • They mastered the language in just a few months.
  • He mastered the art of negotiation.
  • They worked hard to master their emotions during the crisis.
  • He mastered the video files for distribution.
  • The technician mastered the tracks for the concert.
  • He became a master of the culinary arts.

Translations of "master" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
meesternm.

The disciple eagerly absorbed every lesson from the wise master.

De leerling nam gretig elke les van de wijze meester in zich op.

mastern.

I want to learn a little lesson from... the master.

Wil ik wel een kleine les leren van... de master.

heernm.

It is before his own master that he stands or falls.

Of hij staat of valt, gaat zijn eigen heer aan.

kapiteinnm.

I don't think they're in league with the master.

Ik denk niet dat ze een conflict met de kapitein hebben.

Verb
beheersenv.

Wizards study for years to master a single magical spell perfectly.

Tovenaars studeren jaren om één enkele magische spreuk perfect te beheersen.

overwinnenv.

With their powerful motors they can master a wide variety of culinary challenges.

Met hun sterke motoren overwinnen de keukenmachines veel culinaire uitdagingen.

Adjective
meesterlijkadj.

The young lieutenant dreamed of becoming a master and commander one day.

De jonge luitenant droomde ervan ooit zo'n meesterlijke bevelhebber te worden.

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master: Examples and translations in context

The young blacksmith learned how to shoe horses from a master craftsman.

De jonge hoefsmid leerde paarden beslaan van een ervaren meester.

With remote work, he feels more like master of his time again.

Met thuiswerken voelt hij zich weer meer heer en meester over zijn tijd.

The oath-bound servant followed the orders of his master without question.

De beëdigde dienaar volgde de bevelen van zijn meester zonder tegenspreken.

By saying no more often, she became master of her time at last.

Door vaker nee te zeggen werd ze eindelijk heer en meester over haar tijd.

The art critic could pick out the work of a master artist easily.

De kunstcriticus kon het werk van een meester meteen herkennen.

As her own boss, she's truly master of her time and schedule now.

Als eigen baas is ze nu echt heer en meester over haar tijd en agenda.

The disloyal servant was fired for plotting against his master.

De ontrouwe bediende werd ontslagen omdat hij tegen zijn meester had samengezworen.

Many artisans begin their careers by completing a craft apprenticeship with a master.

Veel ambachtslieden beginnen hun loopbaan met een vakopleiding bij een meester in het vak.

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