παράδειγμα
Lemma: παράδειγμα
Translation: example; instance; model; specimen; case (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek παράδειγμα (paradeigma), composed of παρά (para, 'beside, alongside') + δείκνυμι (deiknymi, 'to show, point out'). The word literally means 'something shown alongside' for comparison or illustration. This is the direct source of English 'paradigm', though the Greek word retained its simpler meaning of 'example' while English 'paradigm' evolved to mean a conceptual framework or model. The root δείκνυμι is also found in English 'deictic' (pointing words like 'this', 'that') and shares Indo-European roots with Latin 'dicere' (to say, show).
Example Usage
Θα σου δώσω ένα παράδειγμα για να καταλάβεις καλύτερα.
I'll give you an example so you can understand better.
Αυτό είναι ένα καλό παράδειγμα συνεργασίας.
This is a good example of cooperation.
Για παράδειγμα, μπορούμε να πάμε στο πάρκο αύριο.
For example, we can go to the park tomorrow.
Ο δάσκαλος έλυσε ένα παράδειγμα στον πίνακα.
The teacher solved an example on the board.
Για παράδειγμα, η Αθήνα είναι μια μεγάλη πόλη.
For example, Athens is a big city.
Αυτό είναι ένα καλό παράδειγμα.
This is a good example.
Μπορείς να μου δώσεις ένα παράδειγμα;
Can you give me an example?
Δώσε μου ένα παράδειγμα.
Give me an example.
Για παράδειγμα, μπορούμε να πάμε στο πάρκο.
For example, we can go to the park.
Αυτό είναι ένα καλό παράδειγμα προς μίμηση.
This is a good example to follow.
Mnemonics
- Think 'paradigm' - same Greek root but simpler meaning
- Para (beside) + deigma (showing) = showing something beside for comparison
Antonyms
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in educational contexts, academic writing, and everyday explanations. Often appears in textbooks and instructional materials.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: δείγμα refers more to a physical sample or specimen, while παράδειγμα is an illustrative example or case
This word:
Χρησιμοποίησε αυτό το παράδειγμα στην παρουσίασή σου.
Use this example in your presentation.
Notes: Both come from the same root meaning 'to show' but have specialized in different contexts
Mnemonic: δείγμα = physical sample you can touch, παράδειγμα = conceptual example you think about