das Beispiel, -e
example
Es ist etwas, das zeigt, wie etwas funktioniert oder aussieht, damit man es besser versteht.
The German word "Beispiel" is a noun meaning "example". It is composed of two parts:
- "Beis-" (an old form related to "bei" meaning "by" or "near")
- "Spiel" meaning "play" or "game".
Together, it conveys the idea of something "placed beside" or "illustrative," thus an example used to explain or clarify something.
Similar words:
- Muster (pattern/sample)
- Vorbild (role model/example to imitate)
- Exempel (example, often with a punitive or illustrative sense)
Difference:
- Beispiel is a neutral standard example used to clarify or illustrate.
- Muster emphasizes a pattern or template.
- Vorbild specifically refers to an example for behavior or admiration.
- Exempel is often used to describe an example made as a warning.
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Examples
Ich gebe dir ein Beispiel.noun
I will give you an example.
Kannst du mir ein Beispiel geben?noun
Can you give me an example?
Kannst du mir ein anderes Beispiel nennen?noun
Can you give me another example?
Bitte gib ein gutes Beispiel.noun
Please give a good example.
Dieses Beispiel ist sehr hilfreich.noun
This example is very helpful.
Das Beispiel zeigt, wie es funktioniert.noun
The example shows how it works.
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