#196 · Noun · NOUN
In Romanian, fapt means “fact, something that is true or real”. It’s the #196 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Noun meaning an established occurrence, reality, or circumstance; very common in fixed expressions like „de fapt”.
neutralUsed for a real event, situation, or piece of information accepted as true.
That is a fact.
The fact that he came makes me happy.
We are not disputing the fact.
Usually in more formal or legal language.
His deeds were judged harshly.
He committed a serious act.
Refers to something that happened, often in a more formal or narrative style.
The event happened quickly.
An important event changed the situation.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 2 forms cover about 91% of everyday use — learn these first.
| plural definite | faptele | |
|---|---|---|
| plural indefinite | fapte | |
| singular definite | faptul | |
| singular indefinite | fapt | |
| genitive dative plural | faptelor | |
| genitive dative singular | faptului |
De fapt, nu știu ce s-a întâmplat.
Actually, I don't know what happened.
fapt - Common fixed expression.
Faptul că ai venit contează mult.
The fact that you came matters a lot.
fapt - Abstract noun used with a clause.
În fapt, situația era mai complicată.
In reality, the situation was more complicated.
fapt - Formal phrase meaning 'in reality'.
Common phrases built around fapt — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “of fact”
lit. “the-fact that”