der Akt
Translation
act, deed, nude (art)
Examples
Das Theaterstück hat drei Akte.
The play has three acts.
Der Maler ist für seine Akte bekannt.
The painter is known for his nudes.
Das war ein Akt der Verzweiflung.
That was an act of desperation.
Grammar Patterns
an act ((of sth.)) an act of... That was an act of kindness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handlung (action), Tat (deed), Nacktbild (nude picture)
Etymology
From Latin 'actus' (act, performance).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'act'. Remember the different contexts: a stage act, an artistic act (nude), and a general act/deed.