esikuva.
example, paragon, role model, guiding light (person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration and admiration)
Meaning & usage
example, paragon, role model, guiding light (person who has a profound influence on others and is a source of inspiration and admiration)
that which something is based on, that which something is a derivative or imitation of; model, archetype, source, inspiration
Where this word comes from
esi- (“fore-”) + kuva (“picture”), calque of Swedish förebild (compare also German Vorbild).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.