das Vorbild
Translation
role model, example, model, pattern
Examples
Er ist ein Vorbild für viele junge Leute.
He is a role model for many young people.
Sie dient mir als Vorbild.
She serves as a role model for me.
Nehmen Sie sich ein Vorbild an ihm.
Take him as an example.
Grammar Patterns
to be a role model for ((sb.)) to be a role model for someone He is a role model for his children.
to serve as a role model for ((sb.)) to serve as a role model for someone She serves as a role model for many.
to take ((sb.)) as a role model to take someone as a role model Take your sister as a role model.
Similar Words
Beispiel (example), Muster (pattern), Idol; Antonym: schlechtes Beispiel (bad example)
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (before, in front) and 'Bild' (picture, image). Literally an 'image in front' of you to follow.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'picture' (Bild) you hold 'in front' (vor) of you as a guide for your actions.