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/ˈtema/

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Translation

topic, subject

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Word origin

From Latin thema, from Greek thema ('something set down, a proposition'), from tithenai ('to put, to place'). The same root gives English theme and thesis.

Origin
Greek
Root
thema
English cognates
theme, thesis

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltemas

Examples

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Let us change the subject, please.

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It is a very difficult topic to talk about.

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The main theme of the book is friendship.

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The exam topics will be on the course page.

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That song is my favourite track on the album.

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The exam topics will be on the school website.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 4: tema, maestro, sal and 7 more words.