German Conversation · Level 119
43 words
German word
Takt
Pronunciation
IPA/takt/
Meaning
- masculine nounbeat
Example
Der Takt des Liedes ist sehr schnell.
The song has a very fast beat.
More examples
Der Dirigent markiert den Takt mit dem Taktstock.
The conductor marks the beat with a conductor's baton.
Core concept
A measured pattern of beats, or the restraint that keeps conduct in step with a situation.
Common phrases
im Takt der Musik
in time with the music
in den Takt klatschen
clap along to the beat
den Takt angeben
mark the beat
Similar words
Taktgefühl: The ability to respond to people and situations with suitable tact.
Rhythmus: A recurring pattern and flow of sounds or beats.
Definition in German
Takt bezeichnet den regelmäßigen Grundschlag oder die Betonungsfolge in der Musik und im übertragenen Sinn das Gespür für angemessenes Verhalten.
Word origin
German Takt comes through French tact from Latin tactus, "touch," whose later senses included measured rhythm and considerate judgment.
Usage tips
- In music, im Takt means "in time" or "in rhythm," while Taktgefühl and taktvoll refer to social tact.
Other meanings
- measurenoun
- tactnoun
Related words
- Taktgeberbeat generatornoun
- Taktsignaturtime signaturenoun