faptul

Faptul is a masculine Romanian noun meaning “the fact” or, more broadly, “an act” or “a deed” in certain contexts. It is the definite form of the noun fapt and is commonly used to refer to a fact that is known, stated, or being discussed. In formal and analytic prose, it often appears in constructions such as “faptul că …” meaning “the fact that …”.

Forms and usage:

- Indefinite singular: fapt

- Indefinite plural: fapte

- Definite singular: faptul

- Definite plural: faptele

Examples: “Faptul că ai venit la timp este apreciat.” (The fact that you arrived on time is appreciated.) “Faptul că situația s-a schimbat surprinde pe toată lumea.” (The fact that the situation changed surprises everyone.)

The expression “faptul că” is a common connector in Romanian, used to introduce a clause that explains or emphasizes a fact.

Etymology and semantics:

Faptul derives from Latin factum, through the evolution of Romanian noun formation. The sense of “fact” covers both theoretical information (a known fact) and, in some uses, a concrete action or deed, depending on context. The word is primarily employed in neutral or formal discourse, including journalism, law, and academic writing.

Related forms and notes:

The base noun is fapt, with fapte as the plural, and the definite forms faptul and faptele. Although sometimes discussed in connection with “fapte” (facts or deeds) in everyday speech, fakt nuances can shift by context between factual information and deliberate actions.