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noun · B1 · often · UK/US
theme
theme
Meaning of theme
English
the main subject or idea in a book, film or conversation
Deutsch
die zentrale Idee oder der Hauptgegenstand eines Buches, Films oder Gesprächs
Pronunciation
British English
/θiːm/
American English
/θiːm/
theme with German translation
theme usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The theme of the movie is friendship.
Das Thema des Films ist Freundschaft.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
We talked about this theme for a long time.
Wir sprachen lange über dieses Thema.
theme synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between theme, topic, subject, and motif
ENLet's change the topic.
S
🇬🇧English
subject
What is being discussed.
very often
ENMoney is a difficult subject for many couples.
Advanced: broader words
M
🇬🇧English
motif
A repeated image or idea in art.
rare word
ENThe rose is a recurring motif in her paintings.
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What does theme mean?
the main subject or idea in a book, film or conversation
How do you pronounce theme?
theme is pronounced [θiːm].
How is theme used in a sentence?
Das Thema des Films ist Freundschaft. Translation: The theme of the movie is friendship.
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