GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

der Takt

beat; musical measure

Die Kinder klatschten im Takt, während die Musiker das Tempo langsam steigerten.

The children clapped in time while the musicians gradually increased the tempo.

tact; sensitivity

Es erfordert Takt, jemanden auf einen persönlichen Fehler hinzuweisen, ohne ihn bloßzustellen.

It takes tact to point out someone's personal mistake without embarrassing them.

interval; regular service frequency

Die Bahn fährt am Wochenende in einem anderen Takt als werktags.

The train runs at different intervals on weekends than on weekdays.

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