realwert

Realwert is a German-language term that can carry several related meanings in economics, finance, mathematics and general usage. Literally translating to "real value," it commonly denotes tangible or inflation-resistant assets, the inflation-adjusted value of a quantity, or the property of taking values in the set of real numbers, depending on context.

In finance and economics, Realwert (plural Realwerte) refers to real assets—physical commodities and properties such as real estate, infrastructure, precious metals and agricultural land—that tend to preserve purchasing power over time. These are contrasted with nominal or financial assets like bonds and equities, whose recorded value can be eroded by inflation. The term is also used when discussing the real value of income or wealth, meaning amounts adjusted for changes in price levels to reflect constant purchasing power.

In mathematics and related sciences, realwert (or realwertig) describes functions, variables or quantities that assume values in the real numbers. A real-valued function (Funktion mit reellen Werten) maps elements of its domain to real-number outputs, an essential concept in analysis, calculus and applied fields.

In everyday German usage, Realwert may be employed more broadly to denote the substantive, intrinsic, or tangible worth of something. The intended meaning is typically clarified by context, especially the disciplinary setting.