der Fakt
Translation
fact, reality
Examples
Das ist ein Fakt.
That is a fact.
Die Fakten sprechen für sich.
The facts speak for themselves.
Grammar Patterns
((a fact)) a fact That is a fact.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tatsache (fact); Antonyms: Fiktion (fiction), Fantasie (fantasy)
Etymology
From the Latin word 'factum', meaning 'a thing done'. It's a direct cognate of the English 'fact'.
Memory Tips
It's spelled just like the English 'fact', making it easy to remember. Just be sure to use the masculine article 'der'.