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tactical
Relating to tactics, that is, a planned approach in order to achieve a specific goal. Often used in military, sports, or strategic contexts.
Der Trainer nahm eine taktische Auswechslung vor, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
The coach made a tactical substitution in order to win the game.
tactful / strategic
Acting cleverly and skillfully in order to gain an advantage in a social or practical situation.
Es war taktisch klug von ihr, das heikle Thema erst nach dem Essen anzusprechen.
It was strategically clever of her to bring up the sensitive topic only after dinner.
The adjective 'taktisch' is derived directly from the noun 'die Taktik' (tactics). If you know the meaning of 'Taktik' as a planned approach, you can easily work out the meaning of 'taktisch' (tactical).
Seine Entscheidung war nicht nur mutig, sondern auch taktisch brillant.
His decision was not only brave, but also tactically brilliant.
'Taktisch' is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then usually comes directly before the adjective or verb it describes.
Die Mannschaft hat heute taktisch sehr diszipliniert gespielt.
The team played very tactically disciplined today.
In a strategic context, 'taktisch' is often combined with nouns such as 'Vorteil' (advantage), 'Fehler' (mistake), 'Manöver' (maneuver), or 'Entscheidung' (decision).
Durch ein geschicktes taktisches Manöver gewann die Armee die Kontrolle über das Gebiet.
Through a clever tactical maneuver, the army gained control of the area.
In a social context, 'taktisch' often describes clever behavior. Typical combinations are 'taktisch klug' (strategically clever), 'taktisch unklug' (strategically unwise), or 'taktisches Schweigen' (strategic silence).
Ihr taktisches Schweigen in der Besprechung verhinderte einen offenen Streit.
Her strategic silence in the meeting prevented an open argument.
political
Politisch and taktisch can both describe a strategic approach. Taktisch generally refers to a planned or skillful approach aimed at gaining a specific advantage; politisch particularly emphasizes consideration of interests, majorities, or public reactions.
Die Bürgermeisterin verschob die Abstimmung aus taktischen Gründen, um Zeit für weitere Gespräche zu gewinnen.
The mayor postponed the vote for tactical reasons in order to gain time for further discussions.
Die Bürgermeisterin unterstützte den Kompromiss aus politischen Gründen, um ihre Mehrheit nicht zu gefährden.
The mayor supported the compromise for political reasons so as not to jeopardize her majority.
