Eksempelvis

Eksempelvis is an adverb used in several Scandinavian languages, notably Danish and Norwegian Bokmål, to indicate that the following material is an example. It functions similarly to "for example" or "e.g." and is commonly placed before an illustration, list, or qualifying statement.

Etymology and form: Eksempelvis is formed from the noun eksem pet (example) plus the suffix -vis, meaning "in the manner of" or "indeed." This -vis suffix is common in Scandinavian languages to create adverbial meanings, producing a formal register in many contexts.

Usage and nuance: In Danish and Norwegian, eksempelvis is relatively formal and frequent in written language, such as academic, administrative, and journalistic writing. In everyday speech, speakers often prefer the more direct "for eksempel." The Swedish cognate exemplify is exemp elvis, which shares a similar meaning and usage, though regional preferences differ across the languages.

Grammar and placement: Eksempelvis is an in-clause adverb that can appear at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. It is typically used to introduce an illustration or a concrete instance that supports a claim. It is less common at the end of a sentence.

Examples: Eksempelvis kan vi se en økning i salget. Denne studien viser flere faktorer, eksempelvis pris og tilgjengelighet. These examples illustrate how eksempelvis introduces concrete instances in Scandinavian writing.