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fact
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.
opinion
'die Meinung' and 'das Faktum' stand in an important contrast. An opinion is a personal view. Other people may have a different opinion about it. A fact is a verifiable fact, meaning something that does not depend only on one person. The words can be confused when someone presents their own view as if it were a certain fact. For learners, the important point is: for taste, evaluation, or personal judgment, 'Meinung' is the right choice. For something verifiable or indisputable, 'Faktum' fits, though the word sounds somewhat elevated.
Für das Projekt ist das wichtigste Faktum, dass die Lieferung erst am Montag kommt.
For the project, the most important fact is that the delivery will not arrive until Monday.
In ihrer E-Mail schreibt die Verkäuferin klar, dass das nur ihre Meinung ist.
In her email, the saleswoman clearly writes that this is only her opinion.