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prime example
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.
role model / model
Both words refer to a person or thing with particularly good qualities. Vorbild emphasizes that people should follow or learn from it, while Musterbeispiel presents a quality or category in an ideal way. Choose Vorbild for personal guidance and Musterbeispiel for a perfect illustration.
Die geduldige Trainerin ist ein Musterbeispiel für einen fairen Umgang mit jungen Spielern.
The patient coach is a prime example of fair treatment of young players.
Die geduldige Trainerin ist für ihre Mannschaft ein Vorbild, an dem sich alle orientieren.
The patient coach is a role model for her team, and everyone looks to her for guidance.
