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fictional
Not real, but only imagined or invented. Something that exists only in the imagination or in a story.
Die Handlung des Romans spielt in einer fiktiven Stadt im 19. Jahrhundert.
The plot of the novel is set in a fictional city in the 19th century.
The adjective 'fiktiv' (fictional) belongs to the word family of 'die Fiktion' (fiction, the invented story). Both words come from Latin and are used internationally with a similar meaning.
Die Unterscheidung zwischen Fiktion und Realität ist nicht immer einfach.
The distinction between fiction and reality is not always easy.
'Fiktiv' (fictional) usually describes elements from stories, films, or books. Common combinations are 'fiktive Figur' (fictional character), 'fiktiver Ort' (fictional place), 'fiktive Geschichte' (fictional story), or 'fiktive Welt' (fictional world).
Der Autor hat für seinen Roman eine komplett fiktive Welt erschaffen.
The author created a completely fictional world for his novel.
This adjective is mainly used to draw a clear line between reality and what is invented, especially in discussions about literature, art, or media.
Obwohl die Geschichte auf wahren Begebenheiten beruht, sind viele Charaktere fiktiv.
Although the story is based on true events, many characters are fictional.
fantastic
Both words can refer to a figure that is not real. „Fiktiv“ generally says that the figure is invented, while „fantastisch“ can additionally suggest that it is unreal or supernatural. Use „fiktiv“ when emphasizing that the figure is not real, and „fantastisch“ when the figure has special elements of fantasy.
Die fiktive Figur wurde für den Roman vollständig erfunden.
The fictional figure was completely invented for the novel.
Die fantastische Figur kann mit ihren magischen Kräften unsichtbar werden.
The fantastical figure can make itself invisible with its magical powers.
