Meaning of akkord | Babel Free

Definitions

1. a debt settlement, composition, arrangement; an arrangement between a creditor and his/her debtor aiming to spare the latter from bankruptcy. Also used in the sense of compromise.
   masculine
2. a piece work contract, piece rate; a work where one is paid according to his/her performance rather than the number of hours.
   masculine
3. a chord; combination of and harmony between three or more pitches.
   masculine

Examples

“De måtte søke om akkord.”

They had to apply for a debt settlement.

“De ansatte arbeider på akkord.”

The employees are on piecework.

“Hun slo an en akkord på pianoet.”

She struck a chord on the piano.

“Dei måtte søkje om akkord.”

They had to apply for a debt settlement.

“Dei tilsette arbeider på akkord.”

The employees are on piecework.

“Ho slo an ein akkord på pianoet.”

She struck a chord on the piano.