das Beispiel
Translation
examples, instances, cases
Examples
Kannst du mir einige Beispiele geben?
Can you give me some examples?
Diese Beispiele verdeutlichen die Regel.
These examples clarify the rule.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Beispiel für et4)) an example of sth. This is a good example of his work.
((zum Beispiel)) for example For example, apples and pears are fruit.
Similar Words
das Exempel (example), das Muster (pattern), der Fall (case)
Etymology
From 'bei-' (by) and 'Spiel' (play, game). It originally referred to a parable or illustrative story.
Memory Tips
The phrase 'zum Beispiel' (z.B.) means 'for example' and is extremely common. Remember this connection.