vorleben
model
Durch das eigene Verhalten anderen zeigen, wie man Dinge richtig macht oder welche Werte wichtig sind, damit sie es nachahmen können.
Definition & meaning
The verb vorleben means to set an example through one's own lifestyle or behavior. It describes the act of demonstrating a certain way of living, a set of values, or a specific behavior so that others (often children, employees, or students) can observe and adopt it. It is the practical application of the phrase "leading by example." Instead of just giving instructions, the person who does the "vorleben" embodies the desired traits themselves.
Grammar & Word origin
The word vorleben is a separable verb (trennbares Verb). In a main clause, the prefix vor- moves to the end of the sentence, for example: "Die Eltern leben den Kindern einen gesunden Lebensstil vor."
It is a compound of two parts:
In this context, the prefix vor- implies doing something in front of someone else or providing a template. The word highlights the visibility of one's actions to others.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: als Vorbild dienen[?](vocabuo://word/als Vorbild dienen), vorexerzieren, beispielhaft handeln[?](vocabuo://word/beispielhaft handeln), praktizieren, zeigen.
Antonyms: While there is no single direct opposite verb, words that represent the opposite action (following the example) or failing to be a model include: nachahmen, folgen, imitieren, or in a negative behavioral sense, enttäuschen.
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Examples
Eltern sollten gute Werte vorleben.verb
Parents should model good values.
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