German word

Beispiel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯ʃpiːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounexample

Example

Das ist ein gutes Beispiel.

That is a good example.

Illustration for Beispiel (example)

More examples

Sie nannte sofort ein Beispiel.

She immediately gave an example.

Core concept

One representative item stands beside an explanation, showing what the general idea looks like in practice.

Common phrases

  • ein Beispiel nennen

    give an example

  • als Beispiel anführen

    cite as an example

Similar words

Muster: A recurring pattern that shows the same features in repeated forms.
Vorlage: A template or sample used as a basis for creating something else.
Fall: A particular event or situation considered as one case.
Modell: A representation made to show a real object or an idea.

Definition in German

Ein einzelnes konkretes Beispiel, das etwas erklärt oder veranschaulicht.

Word origin

The modern form Beispiel developed from Middle High German bispel and Old High German bispil, which referred to an illustrative story or case.

Usage tips

  • The common phrase zum Beispiel means 'for example', while the written abbreviation is z. B. with spaces and full stops.

Other meanings

  • samplenoun
  • modelnoun

Opposites

  • Gegenbeispielcounterexamplenoun

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