der Wert, -e

Definition & meaning

The word "Wert" has several closely related meanings in German:

1. Value or Worth (Economic/Financial): It refers to the monetary value of an item or a service. It can also describe the price or cost equivalent of something.
2. Value (Abstract/Ethical): It refers to principles, standards, or ideals that a person or society considers important and desirable (e.g., family values, moral values).
3. Value (Scientific/Mathematical): It represents a specific numerical quantity or result obtained through measurement, calculation, or observation (e.g., a blood pressure value, a variable in a formula).
4. Quality or Merit: It can describe the significance, usefulness, or importance of someone or something (e.g., the value of a friend's advice).

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Wert). The plural form is die Werte.
• Word origin: It stems from the Old High German word werd, which originally meant "worthy," "dear," or "precious." It is related to the English word "worth."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Preis ↗ (price/cost)
• Nutzen ↗ (utility/benefit)
• Geltung ↗ (validity/standing)
• Zahl ↗ (number/figure, in a mathematical context)
• Prinzip ↗ (principle, in an ethical context)

Antonyms:

• Wertlosigkeit ↗ (worthlessness)
• Unwert ↗ (lack of value/negative value)