Nomen

das Exemplar

Translation

specimen, copy, example, sample

Ich habe ein seltenes Exemplar dieses Buches.

I have a rare copy of this book.

Dieses Exemplar ist besonders gut erhalten.

This specimen is particularly well-preserved.

a copy/specimen of sth. I own a rare specimen of this old manuscript.

Synonyms: Muster (pattern), Kopie (copy), Stück (piece), Probe (sample)

From Latin 'exemplar' meaning 'a model, pattern, or copy'. It shares a root with 'example'.

Think of an 'example' or a single 'specimen' in a collection. It's a specific instance of something.