Het thema
Example: Het thema van de discussie was zeer interessant en relevant.
Definition
"Het thema" refers to the main subject or topic of a discussion, text, or event. It represents the central idea or focus around which the content is organized, such as in the phrase: 'Het thema van de discussie was zeer interessant en relevant.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het thema" originates from the Greek word 'thema,' meaning 'something laid down' or 'a proposition.' It entered various European languages through Latin and Greek, maintaining its meaning related to a subject or topic. Did you know? The word 'thema' was used in ancient rhetoric to describe the main point of an argument.
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"Het thema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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