meistern

Definitions of meistern
  1. verb
    have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
    synonyms:
    bedienen, betreiben, führen
    handle and cause to function
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    auskennen, beherrschen, kennen, können
    know how to do or perform something
  2. verb
    attain success or reach a desired goal
    synonyms: schaffen, schmeißen
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    antonyms:
    versagen
    be unsuccessful
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    treffen
    hit the intended target or goal
    drehen, einrichten, fertig bekommen, fertig bringen, fertig kriegen, fertigbekommen, fertigbringen, fertigkriegen, hinbekommen, hinbringen, hinkriegen, kommen, schaffen
    be successful; achieve a goal
    ablegen, abschneiden, bestehen
    go successfully through a test or a selection process
    bewerkstelligen, bewirken, bringen, erreichen, erzielen, gelangen, leisten, vollbringen
    to gain with effort
    abfertigen
    pass an inspection or receive authorization
    auslaufen, hinauslaufen
    attain
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