Frasexempel

Frasexempel is a term used mainly in Nordic language pedagogy and lexicography to refer to short phrases chosen to illustrate how a phrase or phrase type functions in actual use. They help show syntax, meaning, and collocation in context, beyond generic dictionary definitions. The concept is often employed in grammars, course materials, and dictionaries to accompany entries with concrete instances.

The term combines elements meaning phrase and example in Scandinavian languages; spellings and usage vary by country, with frasexempel common in Swedish contexts and related forms found in Norwegian and Danish sources.

In practice, frasexempel accompany a description of a phrase type, such as a noun phrase, verb phrase, or prepositional phrase, and demonstrate typical positions, modifiers, or prepositions. They can illustrate idiomatic usage, collocations, or semantic nuances that are not obvious from a bare definition.

Examples might include: a frasexempel "in the morning" to show a prepositional phrase indicating time, or "to the store" illustrating a simple directional compound. These exemplars are selected to be representative of real language use and are often accompanied by notes on context, form, and register.

Related concepts include example sentences (exempelmeningar), usage notes, and collocations. See also lexicography, language pedagogy, and grammar references.