όπως στο παράδειγμα

Translations

• as in the example
• following the example
• like in the example

Literal Translation

as in-the example

Forms

Usage Notes

This phrase is almost always used in instructional contexts. The preposition 'στο' here doesn't mean physical location but rather 'according to' or 'following'. Students often struggle with this non-literal use of στο.

Etymology

From όπως (as/like) + στο (in the) + παράδειγμα (example). This construction follows the Greek pattern of using στο + accusative to indicate location or reference point.

Cultural Context

Extremely common in educational materials, textbooks, and instructional contexts in Greek schools and language learning materials. It's the standard way to refer students to follow a given model.

• Think 'Oh, pos (position) in the example' - όπως sounds like 'oh pos' and refers to positioning yourself according to the example
• Remember 'στο' = 'in the' like 'stick to the example'