eksempelet

Eksempelet is the definite singular form of the Norwegian Bokmål noun eksempel, meaning “an example.” It is used when referring to a specific example that is already known in the discourse or has been mentioned previously.

Historically, the word derives from Latin exemplum, passing through Old Norse and other Germanic languages; in Danish and Norwegian Bokmål the base form is eksempel, with the definite form eksempelet in Bokmål and eksemplet in Danish. Swedish uses exemplet. The forms across these languages reflect common roots and similar grammatical developments in definite noun forms.

Grammar and usage:Eksempel is a neuter noun. The indefinite form is et eksempel, and the definite form is eksempelet. Definite usage is typical when the speaker and listener both understand which instance is being discussed. For example: Dette er eksempelet jeg nevnte. This construction marks the specific example being referred to.

See also: exemp l and related terms in Scandinavian languages, including Danish eksemplet and Swedish exemplet, which serve parallel grammatical roles in their respective languages.