realiseret

Realiseret is a Danish past participle and adjective formed from the verb realisere, meaning to realize, implement, or bring into existence. It is used to describe something that has already been carried out, achieved, or converted into a result. In general language, it can refer to plans, projects, or goals that have become real and tangible.

In finance and accounting, realiseret describes gains or losses that have been crystallized through a sale or other realization event. For example, a “realiseret gevinst” is a profit that has been converted into cash, as opposed to an unrealized gain on paper. The term is common in financial reporting, investment analysis, and tax contexts.

Etymology and related forms: realisere is borrowed from French réaliser, and realiseret is the corresponding Danish past participle. Related Scandinavian forms include Norwegian realised (realisert) and Swedish realiserad, all sharing the same root and meaning. In Danish, realiseret can function attributively, as in “et realiseret projekt,” or be used in passive constructions such as “Projektet blev realiseret.”

Usage notes: Realiseret emphasizes completion and concrete outcome rather than potential or planning. It contrasts with unrealized (realiseringsløs/usted) forms used for outcomes that remain hypothetical or uncompleted. The term is common across business, project management, and financial reporting, and is closely linked to the related noun realisering (realization).