faktenbezogene

Faktenbezogene is the attributive form of the German adjective faktenbezogen, built from Fakten (facts) and bezogen (related, based). It describes statements, analyses, or approaches that rely on facts, data, and verifiable evidence rather than opinion, speculation, or conjecture. In everyday and professional language, faktenbezogen signals a focus on empirical support and objectivity.

Grammar and usage notes: As an attributive adjective, faktenbezogen changes its ending to match gender, number, and case. The form faktenbezogene is used before feminine singular nouns in nominative or accusative (for example, faktenbezogene Information) and before all plural nouns (faktenbezogene Informationen). Other forms include faktenbezogener (masculine singular), faktenbezogenes (neuter singular), and faktenbezogenen (plural in other cases).

Contexts and examples: The term is common in journalism, science, policy discussions, and education. Examples include faktenbezogene Informationen, faktenbezogene Belege, faktenbezogene Diskussion, and faktenbezogener Bericht. It emphasizes that the content is grounded in data, sources, and verifiable facts.

Related terms and nuance: Fak­tenbezogen is related to fak­tenorientiert (fact-oriented) and fak­tenbasiert (fact-based). While faktenbezogen highlights a relationship to facts, faktenbasiert stresses that a claim rests on facts, and evidenzbasiert emphasizes supporting evidence from systematic research. Caution is warranted because “facts” can be selectively presented; a faktenbezogene formulation does not by itself guarantee completeness or absence of bias.

See also: Fakten, Belege, Daten, Evidenz, Begründung.