Example: Die Tatsachenprüfung ist im Journalismus sehr wichtig für Glaubwürdigkeit.
Definition
"Die Tatsachenprüfung" refers to the process of verifying facts to ensure accuracy and truthfulness, especially in journalism, where it is crucial for maintaining credibility and trustworthiness in reporting.
Translations
fact-checking
la verificación de hechos
de feitencontrole
la verificació de fets
la vérification des faits
Etymology
The term "die Tatsachenprüfung" comes from the German words "Tatsache" meaning 'fact' and "Prüfung" meaning 'examination' or 'testing.' It literally means 'fact-checking.' Did you know this compound word highlights the importance Germans place on verifying facts, especially in fields like journalism?
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"Die Tatsachenprüfung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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