Usage Note
Taktgefühl is the social skill of saying the right thing at the right moment without offending. It differs from mere Höflichkeit (politeness) in requiring situational sensitivity. Often praised in the phrase mit viel Taktgefühl.
Examples
"Sie handhabte die heikle Situation mit viel Taktgefühl."
Natural Translation
She handled the delicate situation with a great deal of tact.
Literal Translation
She handled the delicate situation with much tact-feeling.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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