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taktvoll

tactful

adjective TAKT-fol Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Takt (tact) + -voll (full of)

Also means

diplomatic

Usage Note

taktvoll describes handling sensitive matters with discretion: eine taktvolle Antwort. It is the opposite of taktlos (tactless). The noun Takt here means social sensitivity, distinct from its musical meaning of 'beat'.

Examples

"Sie wies ihn taktvoll auf seinen Fehler hin."

Natural Translation

She tactfully pointed out his mistake to him.

Literal Translation

She pointed him tactful on his mistake to.

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