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/ˈtema/
Translation
topic, subject
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
Examples
, .
Let us change the subject, please.
.
It is a very difficult topic to talk about.
amistad.
The main theme of the book is friendship.
página curso.
The exam topics will be on the course page.
favorito disco.
That song is my favourite track on the album.
web .
The exam topics will be on the school website.
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