Exempel

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German exempel, from Latin exemplum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛˈksɛm.pəl/, /ɛkˈzɛm.pəl/
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Noun

Exempel n (strong, genitive Exempels, plural Exempel)

  1. (dated, literary) an instructive example, often a deterrent one; a lesson
    Synonyms: Beispiel, Vorbild, Mahnung, Lehre, Lektion
    Das Ende dieses hochbegabten Mannes ist ein erschütterndes Exempel dafür, was Drogen anrichten können.
    This highly gifted man's end is a shattering example of the harm that drugs can do.
    Das mutige Handeln dieser Frau sollte uns allen ein Exempel sein.
    This woman's courageous behaviour should be an example for all of us.
  2. (archaic, solemn) example (item named to represent a group)
    Synonym: Beispiel
  3. (mathematics, archaic) mathematical problem

Declension

Declension of Exempel
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Exempel die Exempel
genitive eines des Exempels der Exempel
dative einem dem Exempel den Exempeln
accusative ein das Exempel die Exempel

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Further reading

  • “Exempel” in Duden online
  • “Exempel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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