der Takt
Translation
beat, rhythm, measure, tact
Examples
Die Musik hat einen schnellen Takt.
The music has a fast beat.
Er hat leider keinen Takt.
Unfortunately, he has no tact.
Der Dirigent gibt den Takt an.
The conductor sets the beat.
Grammar Patterns
to set the beat den Takt angeben The conductor sets the beat.
to stay in time im Takt bleiben Please try to stay in time.
to get out of step aus dem Takt kommen The dancer got out of step.
to have tact Takt haben He has no tact.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rhythmus, Tempo; Antonyms: Taktlosigkeit (tactlessness)
Etymology
From Latin 'tactus' (touch, feeling), connecting to both the physical 'beat' in music and the social 'feeling' of tact.
Memory Tips
Associate the 'tick-tock' sound of a clock with the musical beat, and the English word 'tact' with the social meaning. They have a common origin.