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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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