This is the 11644th most frequent Swedish word.
otakt
"Otakt" means "out of rhythm" or "lack of synchronization."
Here, 'otakt' is used figuratively to describe a lack of coordination or harmony between two groups.
Vi märkte att avdelningarna var i otakt med varandra.
We noticed that the departments were out of sync with each other.
In this example, 'otakt' refers to a deviation from rhythmic synchronization, typically in music.
Musikerna spelade i otakt, vilket störde framträdandet.
The musicians played out of rhythm, which disrupted the performance.
Here, 'otakt' is applied in a physiological context to indicate irregularity in a bodily function, such as the heartbeat.