German Word · Intermediate
Akkord
piecework
Pronunciation: [aˈkɔʁt]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "piecework".
Example
Er begab sich ins Klavierzimmer, griff ein paar Akkorde auf dem verstimmten Flügel, verließ aber bald wieder den Raum, [...]
He went to the piano room, stroke a few chords on the out-of-tune grand piano, but soon left the room again, …
Practice tips
- Practice Akkord out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.