Faktoj

Faktoj is the Esperanto word for "facts." In general use, faktoj are statements about reality that can be verified by evidence and observation, and that aim to be independent of personal beliefs, preferences, or interpretations. In everyday speech, faktoj may be contrasted with opinions or hypotheses.

Fakto as a concept exists within Esperanto as it does in many languages: fakto (singular) and faktoj (plural). The term is common in journalism, education, and public discourse when the goal is to present verifiable information. Like many languages, Esperanto relies on the clarity of such terms to separate assertion from interpretation.

In science and critical thinking, faktoj are provisional and subject to revision in light of new data. A claim can be described as a fakto only if there is substantial, verifiable evidence; otherwise it remains a claim, hypothesis, or theory. Skepticism and source evaluation are central to confirming faktoj.

Usage and teaching of faktoj emphasize information literacy: distinguishing faktoj from opinions, understanding measurement, provenance, and uncertainty, and recognizing biases. In Esperanto communities and language planning contexts, the term supports clear communication about evidence-based statements.