esimerkiksesi

Eimerkiksesi is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It translates to "for example" or "as an example" in English. The word is a compound, deriving from "esimerkki" meaning "example" and the possessive suffix "-si" indicating "your." Therefore, a literal translation would be "your example." However, its usage in Finnish is not restricted to referring to the listener's specific example but serves as a general introductory phrase for an illustration or instance.

It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to introduce a clarifying instance or a typical case to support a statement or argument. For instance, if someone is discussing common Finnish foods, they might say, "Suomessa on monia perinteisiä ruokia, esimerkiksesi karjalanpiirakka" (In Finland there are many traditional foods, for example Karelian pies). The word is a versatile tool for making explanations clearer and more concrete for the audience. Its inclusion helps to signal to the reader or listener that a specific illustration is about to be provided.