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“fact” in German

German

AlsoFakt · Faktum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaːtˌzaːxə/

Example

Das ist eine interessante Tatsache.

That is an interesting fact.

Illustration for Tatsache (fact)

How to say “fact” in German

“Fact” in German is Tatsache.

A checkable state of affairs that remains true whether or not anyone holds an opinion about it.

Full entry for Tatsache: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tatsache

Wir müssen der Tatsache ins Auge sehen.

We must face the fact.

Tips for using Tatsache

  • Tatsache is feminine, so the usual form is eine Tatsache and the plural is Tatsachen.

Other German words for “fact”

masculine nounfact

Wir kennen die Fakten nicht.

We don't know the facts.

Das ist ein Faktum.

That is a fact.

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