fact
gb/fˈækt/ us/fˈækt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 300
tény, valóság, helyzet
NOMINO
A2
1
tény
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[fact] about [something]
It is a fact that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
Tény, hogy a víz tengerszinten 100 Celsius-fokon forr.
The fact that she speaks five languages impressed everyone.
Az a tény, hogy öt nyelven beszél, mindenkit lenyűgözött.
This book is full of interesting facts about space exploration.
The report presents the facts without any opinion.
It's a fact that smoking can cause cancer.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It is a fact that the sun rises in the east.
Tény, hogy a nap keleten kel fel.
The fact is that cats sleep a lot.
Tény, hogy a macskák sokat alszanak.
I know a fact about whales.
The fact is easy to check.
That is a fact, not an opinion.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fact' with 'opinion'. A fact can be proven; an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
Maana
Something known to be true
Miunganiko ya maneno
basic fact
|scientific fact
|established fact
|interesting fact
|fact remains
Visawe
truth (General term for something that is true, not necessarily verifiable in the same way as a fact.)
Vinyume
fiction (Fiction refers to something invented or imagined, the opposite of a verifiable fact.)
Mada
communication
|knowledge
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something that is true and can be checked or proven.
A piece of information that is objectively true and can be verified.
NOMINO
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the fact is (that) [clause]
The fact is, we can't afford to buy a new car right now.
Az a helyzet, hogy most nem engedhetjük meg magunknak, hogy új autót vegyünk.
She refused to face the fact that he was never coming back.
Nem volt hajlandó szembenézni azzal a valósággal, hogy a férfi soha nem fog visszajönni.
The fact remains that we need more time.
He ignored the fact of her illness.
The fact is, we have no choice.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The fact is we are late.
Az a helyzet, hogy késésben vagyunk.
He does not want to face the fact.
Nem akar szembenézni a valósággal.
The fact remains we need help.
It is a fact that it is raining now.
She knows the fact about the problem.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse 'fact' when 'truth' or 'reality' would sound more natural in some contexts.
Maana
Existing reality or situation
Miunganiko ya maneno
the fact remains
|face the facts
|in fact
Visawe
reality (Refers broadly to what actually exists, not limited to discrete pieces of information.)
Vinyume
illusion (Something that appears real but is not, opposite of an existing reality.)
Mada
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Something real that exists, even if people do not agree about it.
A situation or reality that exists, whether or not it is acknowledged or accepted.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
fact
IPA
GB/fˈækt/
US/fˈækt/
Silabi na mkazo
fact (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (fact)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: fact
- Plural: fact, facts
Familia ya neno
Semi
face the facts
1/fˈeɪs ðə fˈækts/
idiom
Accept an unpleasant truth
To accept something bad or difficult that is true.
Mifano
- We have to face the facts: our plan isn’t working.
- It’s time you faced the facts about your job performance.
the fact is
1/ðə fˈækt ˈɪz/
fixed phrase
States the main truth
Used to tell what is really true about a situation.
Mifano
- The fact is we just don’t have enough money.
- You may not like it, but the fact is we need to leave now.
in fact
1/ˈɪn fˈækt/
fixed phrase
Used to emphasize truth or add detail
Used to show what you are saying is true or to add surprising information.
Mifano
- I thought the exam would be hard. In fact, it was quite easy.
- He seems quiet. In fact, he loves to talk once you know him.
in fact
2/ˈɪn fˈækt/
fixed phrase
actually; really; indeed
Used to say what is really true, especially if different from what was said before.
Mifano
- I thought it would be hard, but in fact it was easy.
- He looks young; in fact, he’s 50.