ekzemplo

Ekzemplo is the Esperanto noun meaning an instance or illustration used to clarify a statement, rule, or concept. It serves to show how a principle applies in a concrete situation and is commonly used in explanations, teaching materials, and formal writing. The plural form is ekzemploj, and the adjective ekzempla means exemplary or typical. The related verb ekzempli means to illustrate by giving an example, and ekzempligi to illustrate more broadly.

The word is a loanword formed from Latin exemplum via French exemple; in Esperanto it conforms to standard orthography, with the z representing the regular z sound. The form reflects Esperanto conventions for adapting Latin-based words and fits naturally into the language’s noun and verb system.

In usage, por ekzemplo is a standard phrase to introduce an example. Ekzemploj appear in dictionaries, grammars, and textbooks to demonstrate rules in context. The adjective ekzempla can describe things that are intended to serve as a model or typical of a category, and the verbs ekzempli and ekzempligi are used to discuss illustrating or providing examples within a statement or argument.

Examples: Por ekzemplo, la frazo "La domo estas granda" montras simplan frazon. Mi uzas ekzemplon por klarigi la regulojn. La vorto ekzemplo estas ofta en lernolibroj. These usages illustrate how ekzemplo functions as a practical tool in language learning and analysis.