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prime example
A particularly typical, clear, and often positive example of a certain thing or quality. It serves as a perfect model or example to follow.
Seine Karriere ist ein Paradebeispiel dafür, was man mit harter Arbeit erreichen kann.
His career is a prime example of what can be achieved with hard work.
The word is made up of 'Parade' (parade/display) and 'Beispiel' (example). A 'Parade' is a public display. A 'Paradebeispiel' is therefore literally an 'example to show off,' one that is especially clear and exemplary.
Dieses Projekt ist ein Paradebeispiel für gelungene Teamarbeit.
This project is a prime example of successful teamwork.
'Paradebeispiel' (prime example) is very often used in the construction 'ein Paradebeispiel für etwas sein' (to be a prime example of something). The preposition 'für' introduces what something is a perfect example of.
Dieser Roman ist ein Paradebeispiel für moderne Literatur.
This novel is a prime example of modern literature.
Another typical construction is 'als Paradebeispiel gelten' (to be considered a prime example). This expresses that something is generally regarded as a perfect model.
Die Schweizer Uhrenindustrie gilt als Paradebeispiel für Präzision.
The Swiss watch industry is considered a prime example of precision.
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'das Beispiel' and 'das Paradebeispiel' both refer to something that lets you clearly recognize a point. 'Beispiel' is neutral and general: it can be one case among many. 'Paradebeispiel' is stronger. It means a particularly clear, typical, or exemplary example. The words are easy to confuse because both are used for explaining things. If you only want to name a normal case, 'Beispiel' fits. If something shows almost perfectly what is meant, 'Paradebeispiel' is more precise.
Tim ist bei der Arbeit ein Paradebeispiel für ruhigen Umgang mit schwierigen Kunden.
At work, Tim is a prime example of staying calm with difficult customers.
Im Gespräch nennt mein Nachbar ein Beispiel für eine gut geplante Veranstaltung.
In the conversation, my neighbor gives an example of a well-planned event.