Valuutõesti

Valuutõesti is a term that appears in some Estonian historical and linguistic contexts, generally referring to a form of payment or exchange that was not necessarily in official currency. The precise meaning can vary depending on the historical period and the specific document or text in which it is found. It often suggests a transaction or settlement made with goods, services, or other forms of value rather than standard minted coins or banknotes. This could include bartering, paying debts with property, or using commodities as a medium of exchange when official currency was scarce or inconvenient.

The term itself is a compound word. "Väärtus" translates to "value," and "tõesti" can be interpreted as "truly" or "indeed," suggesting something of genuine worth used for settlement. In older legal or economic records, understanding the context is crucial to deciphering what constituted "valuutõesti." It highlights the flexibility and sometimes informal nature of economic dealings in the past, where practical forms of settlement often supplemented or replaced formal monetary systems. The usage of "valuutõesti" points to a time when the concept of value was broader and encompassed a wider range of tangible and intangible assets used in economic transactions.