Het feit
Example: Het feit dat de zon schijnt maakt me blij vandaag.
Definition
"Het feit" refers to a fact or reality that is objectively true or can be verified. In philosophy, it signifies a concrete piece of information or an established truth, such as in the phrase 'Het feit dat de zon schijnt maakt me blij vandaag,' meaning the fact that the sun is shining makes me happy today.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het feit" comes from the French word 'fait,' which means 'fact' or 'deed.' The root traces back to the Latin 'factum,' meaning 'something done.' Did you know? The word 'fact' in English and 'feit' in Dutch both share this common origin, reflecting the idea of something done or established.
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"Het feit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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