German word

Thematik

Pronunciation

IPA/teˈmaːtɪk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsubject matter

Example

Die Thematiken der Vorlesung wurden intensiv besprochen.

The subject matter of the lecture was discussed in depth.

Illustration for Thematik (subject matter)

More examples

Der Artikel beleuchtet die Thematik der Medienethik.

The article examines the subject matter of media ethics.

Core concept

A structured field that gathers several related themes into one subject area.

Common phrases

  • die Thematik aufgreifen

    take up the subject matter

  • auf die Thematik eingehen

    go into the subject matter

  • eine Thematik aufwerfen

    raise an issue

Similar words

Thema: One topic or subject taken up in a conversation or discussion.
Themenbereich: A defined area containing several related topics or issues.
Fachgebiet: A specialized area of study, research, or teaching.
Schwerpunkt: The main issue or area emphasized within a broader subject.

Definition in German

Thematik bezeichnet ein abstraktes Themenfeld oder die systematische Sammlung verwandter Themen und nicht nur ein einzelnes Thema.

Word origin

Thematik derives from Greek thema, 'subject' or 'topic', through the academic suffix -ik used to form abstract nouns.

Usage tips

  • Thematik is feminine, with die Thematik and the plural die Thematiken, and has a more formal academic register than Thema.

Other meanings

  • themenoun
  • issuenoun

Opposites

  • Nebensächlichkeittrivialitynoun
  • Randthemaperipheral topicnoun

Related words

  • Thematisierungthematizationnoun
  • thematischthematicadjective

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