Spanish
1. Word Overview
- Native phrase: ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo?
- English translation: Can you give me an example?
- Part of speech: Verb phrase + noun
- IPA pronunciation: /ˈpweðes ˈdaɾme un exˈxemplo/
2. Example Sentence
Spanish: Estoy aprendiendo este concepto. ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo? English: “I’m learning this concept. Can you give me an example?” Usage tip: Darme is the infinitive dar (“to give”) + me, meaning “give me.”
3. Mini Grammar/Culture Note
To sound more polite, you can say ¿Podrías darme un ejemplo? using the conditional podrías (“could you”).
4. Daily Practice Challenge
Speaking prompt: Ask your tutor or partner: ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo de eso?
Italian
1. Word Overview
- Native phrase: Puoi farmi un esempio?
- English translation: Can you give me an example?
- Part of speech: Verb phrase + noun
- IPA pronunciation: /ˈpwɔi ˈfarmi un ˈɛzjɛmpjo/
2. Example Sentence
Italian: Sto studiando questa regola. Puoi farmi un esempio? English: “I’m studying this rule. Can you give me an example?” Usage tip: Farmi = far fare (“make do”) + *mi (“me”)—it means “give me (make me have)”.
3. Mini Grammar/Culture Note
For formal situations, use Può farmi un esempio? (using “Lei” form).
4. Daily Practice Challenge
Writing prompt: Write: Puoi farmi un esempio di frase?
Portuguese
1. Word Overview
- Native phrase: Você pode me dar um exemplo?
- English translation: Can you give me an example?
- Part of speech: Verb phrase + noun
- IPA pronunciation: /voˈse ˈpodʒi mi daʁ ũ iɡˈzɛ̃plu/
2. Example Sentence
Portuguese: Não entendi bem. Você pode me dar um exemplo, por favor? English: “I didn’t quite understand. Can you give me an example, please?” Usage tip: Dar um exemplo is a common phrase; por favor adds politeness.
3. Mini Grammar/Culture Note
In Brazil, the informal pode me dar…? is more typical than você pode me dar…?
4. Daily Practice Challenge
Listening activity: Record yourself asking: Você pode me dar um exemplo? and play it back.
German
1. Word Overview
- Native phrase: Kannst du mir ein Beispiel geben?
- English translation: Can you give me an example?
- Part of speech: Verb phrase + noun
- IPA pronunciation: /kanst du mɪʁ aɪ̯n ˈbaɪ̯ʃpiːl ˈɡeːbən/
2. Example Sentence
German: Ich verstehe das nicht ganz. Kannst du mir ein Beispiel geben? English: “I don’t fully understand this. Can you give me an example?” Usage tip: Mir is dative case (“to me”), required after geben.
3. Mini Grammar/Culture Note
Formal version: Könnten Sie mir ein Beispiel geben? (using Sie and conditional könnten for politeness).
4. Daily Practice Challenge
Speaking prompt: Say: Kannst du mir ein Beispiel geben, bitte?
French
1. Word Overview
- Native phrase: Peux-tu me donner un exemple ?
- English translation: Can you give me an example?
- Part of speech: Verb phrase + noun
- IPA pronunciation: /pø ty mə dɔne œ̃ ɛɡzɑ̃pl/
2. Example Sentence
French: Je ne comprends pas bien. Peux-tu me donner un exemple ? English: “I don’t quite understand. Can you give me an example?” Usage tip: Donner un exemple is a standard phrase to ask for illustration.
3. Mini Grammar/Culture Note
Formal: Pouvez-vous me donner un exemple ? (using vous). Informal: Tu peux me donner un exemple ?
4. Daily Practice Challenge
Writing prompt: Write: Peux-tu me donner un exemple de phrase avec… ?
Multilingual Bonus Comparison
| Language | Phrase | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo? | /ˈpweðes ˈdaɾme un exˈxemplo/ |
| Italian | Puoi farmi un esempio? | /ˈpwɔi ˈfarmi un ˈɛzjɛmpjo/ |
| Portuguese | Você pode me dar um exemplo? | /voˈse ˈpodʒi mi daʁ ũ iɡˈzɛ̃plu/ |
| German | Kannst du mir ein Beispiel geben? | /kanst du mɪʁ aɪ̯n ˈbaɪ̯ʃpiːl ˈɡeːbən/ |
| French | Peux-tu me donner un exemple ? | /pø ty mə dɔne œ̃ ɛɡzɑ̃pl/ |
Final Daily Practice Challenge
Choose two languages and:
- Speak: Ask someone: “Can you give me an example?” in each language.
- Write: Compose a message, e.g., ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo de uso de esta palabra?
