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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.
really
'wirklich' and 'fiktiv' are opposites when it comes to reality and invention. 'wirklich' means that something exists in reality or is real. 'fiktiv' means that something is made up, for example a person in a novel or an invented place. The difference is especially important with stories, films, or examples: a 'wirkliche Person' (real person) lives or really did live, while a 'fiktive Person' (fictional person) belongs to the imagination.
Der Ort im Roman ist fiktiv und steht auf keiner Landkarte.
The place in the novel is fictional and is not on any map.
Die Geschichte klingt unglaublich, aber die Person ist wirklich.
The story sounds unbelievable, but the person is real.