rhythmisch
/ˈʁʏtmɪʃ/
The English adjective "rhythmic" is translated into German as rhythmisch.
rhythmisch is used to describe something that possesses a regular, repetitive motion or sound.
Meaning: with regular, repetitive motion or sound (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁʏtmɪʃ/
Did you know?
- While rhythmisch describes the quality of the sound, Germans use the word taktvoll to describe someone who is tactful. Although Takt means 'beat' or 'measure' in music, the two concepts are linguistically linked in German.
- If you are describing a rhythmic beat in music, Germans might use the word pulsierend instead of rhythmisch to describe a beat that feels like a living, pulsing heart.
- The adjective rhythmisch is frequently used in German medical contexts to describe the 'regularity' of an organ's function. A doctor might describe a heartbeat as rhythmisch where an English speaker would simply say it is 'regular'.
Examples in context
- Rhythmische Sportgymnastik ist ein schöner Sport für Mädchen.Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sport for girls.This sentence demonstrates the use of rhythmisch in the context of rhythmic gymnastics.Tatoeba #3268066 by Rosijupon, translation #3268069 by Rosijupon
- Die Musik dieser Symphonie ist sehr rhythmisch.The music of this symphony is very rhythmic.
- Das Gedicht hat einen getakteten Rhythmus.The poem has a rhythmic pattern.
- Der neue Song hat einen richtig groovigen Rhythmus.The new song has a really groovy rhythm.
- Die Tanzgruppe hat eine atemberaubend rhythmische Performance gezeigt.The dance group showcased a breathtakingly rhythmic performance.
- Der Regen prasselte rhythmisch gegen das Fenster.The rain rhythmically pattered against the window.
- Der Trommler spielte ein mitreißendes rhythmisches Solo.The drummer played a captivating rhythmic solo.
- Der Schlag der Trommel war sehr rhythmisch.The beat of the drum was very rhythmic.
- Sie bewegt sich in rhythmischen Schritten.She moves in rhythmic steps.
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are watching a street performance.
- FelixHörst du diesen rhythmischen Klang?Do you hear that rhythmic sound?
- SarahJa, das klingt sehr angenehm.Yes, that sounds very pleasant.
- FelixDie Musiker spielen sehr synchron.The musicians are playing very synchronously.
- SarahFelix, das ist wirklich beeindruckend.Felix, that is really impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rhythmic” translations and entries rhythmisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.