NOUN

Thema/ˈteːma/topic; subject; theme

Thema is a German noun that means topic, subject, or theme. It is pronounced /ˈteːma/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.subject or topic that is talked or written about(discussion/academic)

a.matter discussed in a conversation or text

Wir haben das Thema gestern im Unterricht besprochen.We discussed the topic in class yesterday.

b.main subject of a book, speech, or conference

Das zentrale Thema des Romans ist Freiheit.The central theme of the novel is freedom.

2.recurring melody in a musical piece(music)

a.main musical idea or motif

Das Thema wird im zweiten Satz wiederholt.The theme is repeated in the second movement.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Thema
Genitivedes Themas
Dativedem Thema
Accusativedas Thema

Frequently asked questions

What does "Thema" mean in English?
"Thema" means topic, subject, or theme. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Thema"?
"Thema" is pronounced /ˈteːma/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Thema" der, die, or das?
"Thema" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Thema"?
"Thema" is a noun in German.

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