NOUN
Takt/takt/beat; tact; cycle
Takt is a German noun that means beat, tact, or cycle. It is pronounced /takt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Takte".
Definitions
1.regular pulse or rhythm in music(music)
a.basic unit of time in a musical piece; bar or measure
Das Lied hat einen sehr schnellen Takt.—The song has a very fast beat.
2.sensitivity or consideration in dealing with others(behavior)
a.ability to behave or speak with propriety; tact
Sie hat immer viel Takt im Umgang mit Kunden.—She always acts with great tact when dealing with customers.
3.regular interval in technical processes; cycle(technology/engineering)
a.a recurring interval or pulse in a technical context
Der Motor läuft im vierzehn-Takt.—The engine runs in a four-stroke cycle.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Takt | die Takte |
| Genitive | des Taktes | der Takte |
| Dative | dem Takt | den Takten |
| Accusative | den Takt | die Takte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Takt" mean in English?
- "Takt" means beat, tact, or cycle. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Takt"?
- "Takt" is pronounced /takt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Takt" der, die, or das?
- "Takt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Takt"?
- The plural of "Takt" is "Takte".
- What part of speech is "Takt"?
- "Takt" is a noun in German.
