realiseer

Realiseer is a Dutch verb meaning to make something real or tangible, to carry out or bring about a plan, and, in another sense, to become aware of something. The infinitive is realiseren; realiseer is the stem form used in conjugation and the imperative.

Senses and usage

- Realizing a plan or result: used when a project, goal, or product is completed or brought to fruition. Examples include “Het bedrijf realiseert een nieuw product” and “We realiseren onze doelen dit jaar.”

- Becoming aware or understanding: used when someone recognizes a fact or insight. Example: “Ik realiseerde me dat ik de afspraak was vergeten.”

- Realizing value in financiële context: used to denote converting assets or investments into cash or profit, as in “De winst wordt gerealiseerd na verkoop” en “Winst realiseren.”

Etymology

The Dutch woord realization is a borrowing from the English realize or the French réaliser, with roots in Latin concepts of realis/realitas. In Dutch usage, realtime senses of awareness and practical execution are common, often distinguished by context rather than a change in form.

Usage notes

In everyday language, realise for awareness is frequent, while realiseren for making something happen or for financial realization is standard in business and accounting contexts. Typical conjugations include ik realiseer, jij realiseert, hij realiseert; infinitive realiseren; imperative Realiseer! Realiseer je dat… is a common construction.

See also

Verwezenlijking, realiseren (synonyms in Dutch for bringing about or achieving), verwezenlijken.