Das Thema



Example: Das Thema der Konferenz war Umweltschutz und Nachhaltigkeit.

Definition


"Thema" refers to the subject or main topic discussed or considered in a conversation, event, or piece of writing. For example, in the phrase 'Das Thema der Konferenz war Umweltschutz und Nachhaltigkeit,' it indicates the central focus of the conference.

Etymology


The word "Thema" originates from the Greek word 'θέμα' (thema), meaning 'something laid down' or 'a proposition.' It was adopted into Latin as 'thema' and later into German, retaining its meaning related to a subject or topic of discussion.

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"Das Thema" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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