No. 11,644 in Swedish
otakt
"Otakt" means "out of rhythm" or "lack of synchronization."
In a sentence
Vi märkte att avdelningarna var i otakt med varandra.
We noticed that the departments were out of sync with each other.
Here, 'otakt' is used figuratively to describe a lack of coordination or harmony between two groups.
Musikerna spelade i otakt, vilket störde framträdandet.
The musicians played out of rhythm, which disrupted the performance.
In this example, 'otakt' refers to a deviation from rhythmic synchronization, typically in music.
Hennes hjärtslag var i otakt, vilket krävde medicinsk uppmärksamhet.
Her heartbeat was out of sync, which required medical attention.
Here, 'otakt' is applied in a physiological context to indicate irregularity in a bodily function, such as the heartbeat.
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