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A verifiable, indisputable fact; a real, existing state of affairs. It is a more elevated expression for fact or reality.
Es ist ein Faktum, dass die Erdbevölkerung weiter wächst.
It is a fact that the world's population continues to grow.
'Faktum' (fact) is an elevated and formal expression that comes from Latin. It is found especially in academic, legal, or very formal written texts.
In seiner Argumentation stützte sich der Anwalt auf ein unbestreitbares Faktum.
In his argument, the lawyer relied on an indisputable fact.
A very common construction is 'Es ist ein Faktum, dass ...' (It is a fact that ...). This is followed by a subordinate clause describing the indisputable fact.
Es ist ein Faktum, dass regelmäßige Bewegung die Gesundheit fördert.
It is a fact that regular exercise promotes health.
To emphasize indisputability, 'Faktum' (fact) is often combined with adjectives such as 'unbestreitbar' (indisputable), 'historisch' (historical), 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific), or 'nackt' (bare).
Die Studie präsentierte die Ergebnisse als nacktes Faktum.
The study presented the results as a bare fact.
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Both die Tatsache and das Faktum can refer to a verifiable state of affairs. Die Tatsache is neutral and very common in general usage, whereas das Faktum sounds more elevated or technical. In ordinary conversation, Tatsache is usually the better choice; in a more formal text, Faktum may be used.
Das Faktum, dass die Straße gesperrt ist, wurde im Bericht ausdrücklich festgehalten.
The fact that the road is closed was explicitly recorded in the report.
Die Tatsache, dass die Straße gesperrt ist, betrifft heute viele Pendler.
The fact that the road is closed affects many commuters today.
