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Paradigma
/paʁaˈdɪɡma/
model or pattern
Dieses Projekt dient als Paradigma für nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung.
This project serves as a model for sustainable urban development.
general
A model, pattern, or example that serves as a standard or reference for others to follow.
Die neue Methode könnte ein Paradigma für zukünftige Forschung sein.
The new method could be a paradigm for future research.
Often used in academic, scientific, or philosophical contexts to describe a widely accepted framework or approach.
technical
In linguistics, a set of inflectional forms that a word can take, often used to describe grammatical categories like tense or case.
Das deutsche Verb 'gehen' hat ein komplexes Paradigma mit verschiedenen Konjugationen.
The German verb 'gehen' has a complex paradigm with various conjugations.
This technical meaning is specific to the study of language and grammar.
Collocations
ein Paradigma setzento set a paradigmein neues Paradigma etablierento establish a new paradigm
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Common Usage
In German, 'Paradigma' is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a model or standard. In everyday speech, synonyms like 'Modell' or 'Beispiel' are more common.
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Capitalization
In German, 'Paradigma' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
Word Origin
From Ancient Greek 'παράδειγμα' (parádeigma), meaning 'pattern' or 'example'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'Paradigma' is often used to describe a model or standard. In academic contexts, it can refer to a theoretical framework or a set of linguistic forms.
Word Breakdown
para-
beside, beyond
prefix-deigma
pattern, example
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