expression
for example
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“zum Beispiel” means “for example” and is used to introduce examples. It’s a fixed neutral-register phrase (contraction of zu + dem Beispiel), often abbreviated “z. B.” or “z.B.”. Not a verb; doesn’t take a special preposition and functions as a linking expression in sentences.
Examples
Viele Tiere, zum Beispiel Katzen und Hunde, leben mit Menschen zusammen.
Many animals, for example cats and dogs, live with people.
Die Lehrerin nannte zum Beispiel eine Regel, die die Schüler beachten sollten.
The teacher mentioned, for example, a rule that the students should follow.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture pointing at one example among many and saying 'for example'
zum Beispiel ~ 'zoom by sample' (imagery)
not applicable