der Prototyp
Translation
prototype, archetype, model
Examples
Der erste Prototyp des Geräts wird bald fertig sein.
The first prototype of the device will be ready soon.
Er gilt als der Prototyp des modernen Künstlers.
He is considered the prototype of the modern artist.
Grammar Patterns
der Prototyp ((von et3 / für et4)) the prototype ((of sth. / for sth.)) They are developing a prototype for a new car.
Similar Words
das Modell (the model), das Muster (the sample), das Original (the original)
Etymology
From Greek 'protos' (first) and 'typos' (type, impression). It literally means 'first type'.
Memory Tips
'Proto' means first, just like in 'protocol'. This is the first 'type' of a new product.