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Wert

Wert is a German noun meaning value or worth. In everyday language it can denote the importance or usefulness of something, as well as monetary value in commerce. In economics, Wert contrasts with Preis (price): Wert describes the intrinsic or perceived worth of a good or service, while Preis is the amount paid in a market transaction. In philosophy and ethics, Wert refers to normative significance or value judgments used to assess actions, objects, or states of affairs.

Etymology: The word derives from Germanic roots related to significance and esteem; it is closely linked to

Common compounds and usage: Wertschöpfung (value creation), Werterhaltung (preservation of value), Wertverlust (loss of value), Wertpapier

Overview: Wert appears in German-language texts across economics, philosophy, sociology, and everyday discourse. It underpins a

the
plural
Werte,
meaning
values,
ethical
or
cultural
values.
The
concept
forms
the
basis
of
compounds
such
as
Wertordnung
(system
of
values)
and
Wertschöpfung
(value
creation).
(security,
such
as
stocks
or
bonds),
Wertschätzung
(appreciation
or
esteem).
In
computing
and
mathematics,
Wert
is
used
to
denote
the
value
of
a
variable.
In
finance,
discussions
of
innerer
Wert
or
intrinsic
value
are
common
when
assessing
investments.
wide
range
of
expressions
that
relate
to
how
objects,
actions,
and
states
of
affairs
are
judged,
valued,
or
compared.