Beckmesser, a clever technical singer who was expecting to win the contest without opposition, is distressed to see that Walther is Pogner's guest and intends to enter the contest.
Beckmesser, un cantante técnico e listo que estaba esperando gañar o concurso sen oposición, preocúpase ao ver que Walther é o convidado de Pogner e pretende entrar no concurso.