German

Noun

Takt m ‎(genitive Takts or Taktes, plural Takte)

1. tact
2. (music) bar, measure

Czech

Noun

takt m

1. measure, bar (music)
2. tact (careful consideration in dealing with others to avoid giving offense)

Derived terms

• taktní
• netaktní

Related terms

• taktovka f

Serbo-Croatian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tâkt/

Noun

tȁkt m ‎(Cyrillic spelling та̏кт)

1. (music) measure, bar
2. rhythm, tempo
3. tact (careful consideration in dealing with others to avoid giving offense)

Declension

Swedish

Pronunciation

Noun

takt c

1. tact, pace, rhythm
2. good speed, pace, swiftness, alertness, enthusiasm (mostly with the plural: andra takter, rätta takter)
3. a bar, a measure (a count of four or some small number in music)
4. tact, tactful behaviour, good manners

Declension

Usage notes

• The connection between music and behaviour is twofold: "takt och ton" (tact and tone) and "god ton" (good tone) both mean good manners.

Related terms

• baktakt
• fyrtakt
• taktfast
• taktfull
• tretakt
• tvåtaktsmotor