mesteri

Mesteri is a Hungarian term that functions as an adjective meaning “relating to a master” or “artisan,” derived from mester, meaning “master” or “craftsman.” In contemporary Hungarian it is used to describe things associated with skilled craft or made by a master, and it can occur in compound expressions such as mesteri munka (artisan work) or mesteri készítés (masterly fabrication).

Beyond its linguistic sense, mesteri can appear as a surname in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities. In onomastics and toponymy, the suffix -i is commonly used to form adjectives or toponymic elements from place names or familial names, so mesteri may appear as a family name or as part of geographic names indicating origin or association with a master craft tradition.

Pronunciation is approximately MES-te-ri, with the emphasis on the first syllable, in line with standard Hungarian phonology. The term is relatively specialized and most commonly found in linguistic, cultural, or historical contexts.