Esimerkiksi

Esimerkiksi is a Finnish adverb meaning for example or for instance. It introduces an example or a set of examples that illustrate a claim, description, or rule. It is widely used in both spoken and written Finnish and is one of the standard devices for clarification.

The word can appear at the beginning of a clause or in the middle of a sentence. It is commonly followed by a colon or by a list or by a sentence that gives a concrete illustration. In written Finnish it is often abbreviated as esim., especially in notes or informal contexts. The adverb remains unchanged and is not inflected by case, number, or person.

Etymology: Esimerkiksi is formed from the noun esimerkki, meaning example, and functions as a fixed adverb meaning for example. It is related to synonyms such as kuten (like, such as), but its use is specifically to introduce concrete illustrations rather than to make a general comparison.

Examples:

- Monia vaihtoehtoja on tarjolla, esimerkiksi pizzaa, salaattia ja keittoja. (Many options are available, for example pizza, salads, and soups.)

- Esimerkiksi Python ja Java ovat suosittuja ohjelmointikieliä. (For example, Python and Java are popular programming languages.)

- Jos et ole varma, miten toimia, kysy neuvoa, esimerkiksi opettajalta tai ohjaajalta. (If you are unsure how to proceed, ask for guidance, for example from a teacher or supervisor.)