Fact in Tagalog

Fact in Tagalog is “Katotohanan” when referring to truth or reality, while “Katunayan” means proof or evidence. The word can also be translated as “Datos” when referring to information or data. Choosing the right term depends on whether you’re discussing truth, evidence, or factual information.

Read the detailed breakdown below to understand how to use “fact” accurately in Filipino contexts.

[Words] = Fact

[Definition]:

• Fact /fækt/
• Noun 1: A thing that is known or proved to be true.
• Noun 2: Information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article.
• Noun 3: The truth about events as opposed to interpretation.

[Synonyms] = Katotohanan, Katunayan, Totoo, Realidad, Pangyayari, Datos

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Ex1_PH: Ito ay katotohanan na ang Daigdig ay umiikot sa paligid ng Araw.

Ex2_EN: The police are still gathering facts about the incident.
Ex2_PH: Ang pulisya ay patuloy na nangongolekta ng mga datos tungkol sa insidente.

Ex3_EN: In fact, I have already completed the assignment.
Ex3_PH: Sa katunayan, natapos ko na ang takdang-aralin.

Ex4_EN: We need to separate facts from opinions in this debate.
Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating paghiwalayin ang mga katotohanan mula sa mga opinyon sa debate na ito.

Ex5_EN: The article presents historical facts with accurate details.
Ex5_PH: Ang artikulo ay nagpapakita ng makasaysayang katotohanan na may tumpak na detalye.