Faktet

Faktet is a noun used in several Scandinavian languages to denote “the fact” or to function as the definite form of the root word fakt, which means fact. In Norwegian Bokmål and Danish, faktet may appear in common phrases such as “faktet er kjent” or “faktet viser” where it translates as “the fact.” The word is inflected with the definite suffix -et, a common pattern in these languages for forming definite nouns from base stems.

Etymology: Faktet shares its origins with the wider family of Germanic languages; the base fakt/fact is cognate with the English “fact” and related terms in nearby languages. The definite form “-et” marks specificity, as in “the fact” versus “a fact.”

Usage: In journalism, scholarly writing, and everyday speech, faktet is used to refer to a known or asserted fact. It can also appear in fixed expressions such as “faktet om …” meaning “the fact about ….” The exact usage may vary by language and dialect, and stylometric differences can affect formality and nuance.

See also: Faktum, Fakta.