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A person or thing that is considered a perfect, exemplary, or typical example of a particular quality or category. It embodies the ideal features of what it represents.
Sein unermüdliches Engagement für den Verein ist ein Musterbeispiel für ehrenamtliche Arbeit.
His tireless commitment to the club is a prime example of volunteer work.
The word is made up of 'Muster' (model, example to follow) and 'Beispiel' (example). So it literally describes a 'model example' that serves as a perfect standard.
Ihre Karriere ist ein Musterbeispiel für schnellen Erfolg.
Her career is a prime example of rapid success.
To express what something is a model for, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is almost always used. The structure is: 'ein Musterbeispiel für etwas sein' (to be a prime example of something).
Dieses Projekt ist ein Musterbeispiel für gelungene Teamarbeit.
This project is a prime example of successful teamwork.
'Musterbeispiel' (prime example) is often combined with the verbs 'sein' (to be), 'darstellen' (to represent), or 'gelten als' (to be considered).
Der Roman gilt als Musterbeispiel der modernen Literatur.
The novel is considered a prime example of modern literature.
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'das Beispiel' and 'das Musterbeispiel' are closely related because both show something that helps you understand a point well. 'Beispiel' is the normal word for a concrete case. 'Musterbeispiel' emphasizes that something is particularly typical, perfect, or exemplary. That is why 'Musterbeispiel' sounds stronger and often more evaluative. Learners may confuse the words when they simply want to give an explanation. In that case, 'Beispiel' is usually more natural. 'Musterbeispiel' fits when something shows exactly what you mean.
Pünktlich zu jedem Termin zu kommen, ist für das Team ein Musterbeispiel für gute Planung.
For the team, arriving on time for every appointment is a prime example of good planning.
Tom erklärt das Problem mit einem Beispiel aus dem Alltag.
Tom explains the problem with an example from everyday life.