91
/ 100
True
The text explains the German word 'Fremdschämen,' which describes feeling embarrassed on someone else's behalf, and its etymology.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claims about the German word 'Fremdschämen' are supported by multiple sources. 'Fremdschämen' indeed refers to the feeling of embarrassment on behalf of someone else, combining 'fremd' (foreign) and 'schämen' (to be embarrassed). This is corroborated by several reliable sources, including Wikipedia and language-focused websites. The etymology is also confirmed by these sources, indicating that the claims are accurate.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Society
In German, there is a word for the strange feeling of being embarrassed on someone else's behalf: Fremdschämen.
The claim is supported by multiple sources, including Wikipedia and language-focused websites, confirming that 'Fremdschämen' is a German word for feeling embarrassed on someone else's behalf.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
Multiple web sources confirm the meaning of 'Fremdschämen'.
91
True
Society
Fremdschämen combines the German words fremd and schämen.
The etymology of 'Fremdschämen' is confirmed by multiple sources, indicating it combines 'fremd' (foreign) and 'schämen' (to be ashamed).
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
Multiple web sources confirm the etymology of 'Fremdschämen'.
