topic of the day
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topic of the day
The most important topic being discussed publicly on a particular day, especially in the media, and of general interest.
Die überraschende Entscheidung der Zentralbank war gestern das Tagesthema an der Börse.
The central bank's surprising decision was the topic of the day on the stock exchange yesterday.
The word is made up of 'Tag' (day), the linking element '-es-', and 'Thema' (topic). So it quite literally means 'the topic of the day'.
Was ist heute das politische Tagesthema in den Nachrichten?
What is today's political topic of the day in the news?
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of news, media, and public discussion. It describes the one topic that dominates the headlines and conversations on a particular day.
Der Rücktritt des Ministers war das beherrschende Tagesthema.
The minister's resignation was the dominant topic of the day.
'Tagesthema' (topic of the day) is often combined with the verbs 'sein' (to be) and 'werden' (to become). Something 'is' the topic of the day or 'wird zum' Tagesthema (becomes the topic of the day) when it suddenly receives a lot of attention.
Die Hitzewelle wurde schnell zum Tagesthema Nummer eins.
The heatwave quickly became the number one topic of the day.
topic / theme
'das Thema' and 'das Tagesthema' both describe content that is being discussed or reported on. 'das Thema' is neutral and can appear in any conversation, text, or course. 'das Tagesthema' is more specific: it is especially important on a particular day, often in the news or in public discussion. The words can be confused because a 'Tagesthema' is also a 'Thema'. If you are only speaking generally about the content, use 'Thema'. If something is being discussed everywhere today, 'Tagesthema' fits.
Nach dem starken Sturm war der Bahnverkehr das Tagesthema in den Nachrichten.
After the strong storm, rail service was the topic of the day in the news.
Im Büro sprechen wir morgen über das Thema Sicherheit.
At the office, we will talk about the topic of safety tomorrow.