Takt

derNoun

tact; beat; rhythm

English translations

  1. 01

    cadence

  2. 02

    Takt

  3. 03

    segno

Word details

German meaning
Ein Gefühl für das, was in einer bestimmten Situation angemessen ist; auch: die rhythmische Grundeinheit in der Musik.
English meaning
Tact
Synonym
Rhythmus, Taktgefühl
German example
Er bewies viel Takt in dieser schwierigen Situation.
English example
He showed a lot of tact in this difficult situation.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Takt
Plural Form
die Takte

Example sentences with “Takt”

  1. Er hat kein Gefühl für den Takt. (He has no sense of rhythm.)

Frequently asked questions

Does Takt mean etiquette?

Yes, 'Takt' can also mean tact/diplomacy in social situations, though its musical meaning (beat/measure) is more common.