Bedeutung
Stating something as true.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Dutch value 'meten is weten' (measuring is knowing). Stating something as a 'feit' is highly respected in professional environments. Flemish speakers might use the phrase slightly less bluntly than the Dutch, often softening it with 'eigenlijk' (actually). In Dutch universities, a 'feit' must always be backed by a 'bron' (source). You cannot just say it's a fact without evidence. In Dutch law, 'feiten en omstandigheden' (facts and circumstances) are the basis of every court case.
The 'Dat' Rule
Always remember to kick the verb to the end when using 'dat' after this phrase. It's the #1 marker of a good Dutch learner.
Don't be a 'Betweter'
A 'betweter' is a know-it-all. Using 'Het is een feit' too much can make you sound like one. Mix it up with 'Ik denk' or 'Volgens mij'.
Bedeutung
Stating something as true.
The 'Dat' Rule
Always remember to kick the verb to the end when using 'dat' after this phrase. It's the #1 marker of a good Dutch learner.
Don't be a 'Betweter'
A 'betweter' is a know-it-all. Using 'Het is een feit' too much can make you sound like one. Mix it up with 'Ik denk' or 'Volgens mij'.
Directness
Dutch people appreciate facts. If you have a difficult message to deliver, starting with 'Het is een feit dat...' can actually be seen as respectful because it's clear and honest.
Teste dich selbst
Vul het juiste woord in.
Het is een ___ dat de aarde rond is.
'Feit' means fact. 'Fout' is mistake, 'fiets' is bicycle, and 'feest' is party.
Kies de zin met de juiste woordvolgorde.
Welke zin is correct?
In a 'dat-clause', the verb 'komt' must go to the end.
Combineer de situatie met de juiste zin.
Match de zinnen.
All these are correct uses of the phrase in different domains.
Wat zegt de tweede persoon?
A: 'Ik denk dat we te laat gaan komen.' B: '___'
The first option logically confirms the concern of person A.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet is een ___ dat de aarde rond is.
'Feit' means fact. 'Fout' is mistake, 'fiets' is bicycle, and 'feest' is party.
Welke zin is correct?
In a 'dat-clause', the verb 'komt' must go to the end.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All these are correct uses of the phrase in different domains.
A: 'Ik denk dat we te laat gaan komen.' B: '___'
The first option logically confirms the concern of person A.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's fine, but it sounds a bit dramatic. Use 'Het is echt zo' for a more casual vibe.
No, you must include the article 'een'.
The plural is 'feiten'. You can say 'Dit zijn de feiten.'
'Feit' is something proven; 'gegeven' is a starting point or a premise in an argument.
Yes, it's excellent for highlighting your achievements objectively.
Use 'Het is een algemeen bekend feit dat...'
Yes, in modern Dutch it is very consistent.
'Een mening' (an opinion) or 'een fabeltje' (a myth/lie).
Yes, as a confirmation: 'Hij is de beste, dat is een feit.'
Yes, it is standard Dutch used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dat staat vast
synonymThat is certain.
Inderdaad
similarIndeed.
Het staat buiten kijf
specialized formIt is beyond dispute.
Feitelijk
builds onFactually / actually.
Een voldongen feit
specialized formA fait accompli.
