German word

Exemplar

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksɛmˈplaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncopy

Example

Ich habe noch ein Exemplar dieses Buches.

I still have a copy of this book.

Illustration for Exemplar (copy)

More examples

Könntest du ein Exemplar mitbringen?

Could you bring a copy along?

Core concept

One specific physical book standing apart from the larger set of books it belongs to.

Common phrases

  • ein Exemplar mitbringen

    bring a copy along

  • ein Exemplar zurückgeben

    return a copy

  • ein Exemplar behalten

    keep a copy

Similar words

Kopie: A physical copy reproducing the content of an original.
Original: The first-made version of a book or document.
Ausgabe: A published book or booklet from a particular edition or release.
Beispiel: A concrete case shown to explain or clarify something.

Definition in German

ein einzelnes physisches Exemplar eines Buches oder Hefts

Word origin

German Exemplar comes through Latin exemplar, meaning a model or example, and developed the sense of an individual copy or specimen.

Usage tips

  • Exemplar is neuter, with the plural Exemplare, and often means a physical copy rather than an abstract example.

Other meanings

  • samplenoun
  • examplenoun
  • specimennoun

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