die Taktik
Translation
tactic, tactics, strategy
Examples
Der Trainer erklärte die neue Taktik.
The coach explained the new tactic.
Das war eine kluge Taktik von ihm.
That was a clever tactic of his.
Militärische Taktiken sind oft geheim.
Military tactics are often secret.
Grammar Patterns
to use a tactic eine Taktik anwenden We need to use a new tactic.
to change tactics die Taktik ändern The coach changed the tactics.
to develop a tactic eine Taktik entwickeln They are developing a tactic for the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Strategie, Vorgehensweise, Manöver
Etymology
From Greek 'taktikē' (art of arrangement), related to 'tassein' (to arrange), as in arranging troops.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'tactic'. Think of arranging pieces on a chessboard for a specific tactic.