der Takt

Plural: die Takte
Based on: *tag-
Noun
  1. the phase, the cadence, the beat, the stroke, the meter
  2. the bar
  3. the tact
1.

the phase, the cadence, the beat, the stroke, the meter

(The core idea is that the Takt defines the rhythmical structure of a repetitive process. That can be music, a car engine, an electric current or a processor. It's NOT used for slow stuff like natural cycles or so.)
+ Add Note
2.

the bar

(In music, besides the meter, a Takt is also one bar of notes.)
+ Add Note
3.

the tact

(In the sense of proper behavior.)
+ Add Note

Word Family

Knowing relations between words can help understand their meanings and build a more connected vocabulary network. Here, you can explore parents and offspring and discover the whole family.

  • shows how many children or parents the word has
  • get the translations and a link
Loading word family…
Sources for Etymology:

Questions and Comments

Do you have questions about the usage or meaning of “Takt”? Just ask here and I’ll try to clear it up.

guest

0 Comments
Newest
Oldest

How many meanings does the German word 'Takt' have?

Takt has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the phase, the cadence, the beat, the stroke, the meter, 2. the bar, 3. the tact.

What is the gender of 'Takt'?

der

What is the plural of 'Takt'?

die Takte

What is 'Takt' related to?

The word 'Takt' is related to *tag-.

Where can I learn more about 'Takt'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.