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noun
(SOMETHING THAT SHOWS WHAT SOMETHING ELSE IS LIKE)
Das ist ein Beispiel für seine Arbeit. - That is an example of his work.
(A SINGLE THING THAT IS TYPICAL OF A GROUP)
Das ist ein Exemplar des Buches. - That is an example of the book.
(A PERSON OR THING THAT IS USED AS A MODEL)
Er ist ein Muster für seine Freunde. - He is an example for his friends.
(A PERSON OR THING THAT IS ADMIRED AND COPIED)
Er ist ein Vorbild für seine Freunde. - He is an example for his friends.
verb
(TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF SOMETHING)
Er ist beispielhaft in seiner Arbeit. - He is an example in his work.