This is the 2748th most frequent Dutch word.
real
The Dutch word "real" does not exist. Did you mean "reëel," which means "realistic" or "practical" in English?
Here, 'realistisch' refers to something that closely resembles reality or appears lifelike, a variant of 'real' in the sense of 'realistic'.
De kunstenaar maakte een schilderij dat zo realistisch was dat het op een foto leek.
The artist made a painting so realistic it looked like a photograph.
In this instance, 'realistische' means pragmatic or feasible, showing an understanding of actual circumstances.
Hij bleef kalm omdat hij een realistische benadering van het probleem had.
He remained calm because he had a realistic approach to the problem.
In this context, 'real' is used to emphasize authenticity or genuineness.