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magnum opus in German

magnum opus in German is Meisterwerk — magnum opus means the greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.

magnum opus in German

Meisterwerk
noun
A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.

What does "magnum opus" mean?

  1. noun The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
    "The novel is widely regarded as her magnum opus."
  2. noun Any large and demanding undertaking that represents someone's finest effort.
    "The restoration of the town hall became the architect's magnum opus."
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magnum opus in a sentence

  • The novel is widely regarded as her magnum opus.
  • He spent eleven years on what he insisted would be his magnum opus.
  • The restoration of the town hall became the architect's magnum opus.

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What is "magnum opus" in German?

"magnum opus" in German is Meisterwerk. magnum opus means: The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.

How do you use "magnum opus" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is widely regarded as her magnum opus." In German, "magnum opus" is Meisterwerk.

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