der Faktor
Translation
factor, element, coefficient
Examples
Der Preis ist ein wichtiger Faktor.
The price is an important factor.
Der menschliche Faktor ist entscheidend.
The human factor is decisive.
In der Mathematik ist 3 ein Faktor von 6.
In mathematics, 3 is a factor of 6.
Grammar Patterns
a factor for sth. Tourism is an important factor for the economy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Element, Aspekt, Komponente
Etymology
From Latin 'factor' (maker, doer). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'factor'.
Memory Tips
It looks and means the same as the English 'factor'. Just remember it's a masculine noun: 'der Faktor'.