die Sachliteratur
Translation
non-fiction, factual literature
Examples
Ich lese gern Sachliteratur über Geschichte.
I enjoy reading non-fiction about history.
Die Bibliothek hat eine große Abteilung für Sachliteratur.
The library has a large section for non-fiction.
Grammar Patterns
to read/write ((non-fiction)) I enjoy reading non-fiction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fachliteratur, Non-Fiktion; Antonyms: Belletristik, Fiktion
Etymology
Composed of 'Sache' (matter, fact) and 'Literatur' (literature). Literally 'fact literature'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as literature about 'sake' or 'facts', as opposed to fiction.