Esimerkkinä

Esimerkkinä is a Finnish grammatical form of the noun esimerkki, meaning “an example.” It is the essive case, which is used to express “as a” or “in the role of.” In usage, esimerkkinä functions to introduce or highlight a specific illustration within a broader discussion.

In practical terms, esimerkkinä can precede a clause or sentence that describes a particular instance meant to illustrate a point. It is commonly found in formal or written Finnish, including academic, explanatory, and analytical texts. The phrase helps shift the focus to a concrete example while maintaining a neutral, descriptive tone. It is distinct from but related to esimerkiksi, which more directly means “for example” and is used to present an inherently non-specific example.

Examples of usage:

- Esimerkkinä voimme ottaa tapauksen, jossa projekti viivästyi suunnitelmasta. (As an example, we can take the case where the project was delayed from the plan.)

- Esimerkkinä siitä, miten järjestelmä toimii, voidaan tarkastella tätä arviointia. (As an example of how the system works, this evaluation can be examined.)

Etymology and related terms:

Esimerkkinä derives from esimerkki plus the essive suffix -nä, used to denote a temporary or indicative state “as.” Related terms include esimerkki (example) and esimerkiksi (for example). In Finnish, esimerkkinä supplements or clarifies arguments by pointing to a specific instance.