taktvoll
tactful
adjective TAKT-fol Less Common
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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