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Magister

Master's degree (older German academic title, sometimes still used)

In German

Magister

mah-GISS-ter

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like

magister

In English means: "a master, a teacher (historical term)"

Actually means

Magister

Master's degree (older German academic title, sometimes still used)

Memory TipA German 'Magister' is a 'Master's degree' you earn. An English 'magister' is a 'teacher' from old times. Think: German 'Magister' is the 'MA' degree, not the 'master' who teaches.

Example Sentences

1
Er hat seinen Magister in Philosophie gemacht.
He completed his Master's degree in Philosophy.
2
Der Magisterabschluss war früher ein sehr angesehener Titel.
The Master's degree was formerly a highly respected title.

FAQ

How do you say "Master's degree (older German academic title, sometimes still used)" in German?

"Master's degree (older German academic title, sometimes still used)" in German is "Magister" (mah-GISS-ter). Example: Er hat seinen Magister in Philosophie gemacht..

doctor (medical or academic title)

Doktor

DOK-tor

handout, lecture notes, script (e.g., for a play), transcript

Skript

skript