esimerkiksisanan

Esimerkkisana is a Finnish term that translates to "example word" or "sample word." It is used in linguistic contexts to refer to a word presented as a typical or representative instance of a particular linguistic phenomenon, category, or concept. When linguists or language learners discuss grammatical structures, word formation, or semantic fields, they often use esimerkkisana to illustrate their points.

For instance, when explaining a specific verb conjugation pattern in Finnish, a linguist might provide an esimerkkisana to demonstrate how the pattern works. Similarly, when introducing a new vocabulary theme, such as words related to nature, an esimerkkisana would be a single word that exemplifies the theme. The purpose of an esimerkkisana is to make abstract linguistic rules or concepts more concrete and easier to understand.

The choice of an esimerkkisana is usually deliberate, aiming for a word that is common, relatively simple, and clearly exhibits the feature being discussed. It serves as a pedagogical tool, aiding in the acquisition and comprehension of language. In this sense, an esimerkkisana acts as a concrete anchor for abstract linguistic knowledge.