English–German

“act” in German

German

Alsohandeln · agieren

Pronunciation

IPA/taːt/

Example

Er hat die Tat gestanden.

He confessed to the act.

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How to say “act” in German

“Act” in German is Tat.

A single completed deed, viewed as one concrete event that may be admirable or criminal.

Full entry for Tat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tat

Sie hat für den Nachbarn eine gute Tat getan.

She has done a good deed for the neighbor.

Tips for using Tat

  • Tat is feminine, so the forms are die Tat and die Taten; it refers to a specific deed rather than activity in general.

Other German words for “act”

Er handelt immer überlegt.

He always acts thoughtfully.

In Notfällen agieren die Helfer schnell.

In emergencies, the helpers act quickly.

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