noun
ett faktum
fact
Något som är sant och kan bevisas.
Faktum (Swedish)
Definition:
The word faktum means "fact" in English. It refers to a piece of information that is objectively true and can be proven or verified.
Explanation:
- It is used when referring to realities or truths that are not matters of opinion.
- For example, "Det är ett faktum att solen går upp i öster" means "It is a fact that the sun rises in the east."
Similar words:
- Sanning – means "truth", focuses more on a broader or philosophical truth, not just objective data but what is considered true in moral or factual discussions.
- Information – factual data or knowledge shared or received.
Difference:
- Faktum specifically emphasizes something verifiable and factual.
- Sanning is more about authenticity or correctness overall, sometimes subjective.
- Information refers to data passed between entities, which may or may not be factually correct.
Summary:
Faktum = a verifiable fact or reality.
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Examples
Faktum är att jag gillar kaffe.noun
The fact is that I like coffee.
Jag accepterar det svåra faktum att allt ändras.noun
I accept the difficult fact that everything changes.
Hon tänker mycket på olika fakta innan hon bestämmer sig.noun
She thinks a lot about different facts before she makes up her mind.
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