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theme / subject matter
The broad thematic area or the totality of issues dealt with in a work, discussion, or field. It is often more complex and broader than a single topic.
Die Thematik des Romans ist die Suche nach Identität in einer globalisierten Welt.
The theme of the novel is the search for identity in a globalized world.
'Die Thematik' (theme/subject matter) belongs to the word family of 'das Thema' (topic/theme). However, it does not describe just a single topic, but the entire, often complex thematic area of a work, a debate, or a field of research.
Die Thematik des Umweltschutzes ist sehr vielschichtig.
The subject matter of environmental protection is very multifaceted.
The word 'Thematik' (theme/subject matter) belongs to elevated written language and is often used in academic, journalistic, or formal contexts. It sounds more formal and more comprehensive than the basic word 'Thema' (topic/theme).
In seiner Dissertation behandelt er die Thematik der künstlichen Intelligenz.
In his dissertation, he deals with the subject matter of artificial intelligence.
Common verbs in connection with 'Thematik' (theme/subject matter) are 'eine Thematik behandeln' (to deal with a subject), 'sich mit einer Thematik befassen' (to engage with a subject), or 'eine Thematik aufgreifen' (to take up a subject). Typical adjectives are 'komplex' (complex), 'aktuell' (current), or 'brisant' (explosive/sensitive).
Der Film greift eine gesellschaftlich relevante Thematik auf.
The film takes up a socially relevant theme.
topic / theme
'das Thema' and 'die Thematik' are closely related, but they are not exactly the same. 'das Thema' is a single subject that people speak or write about. 'die Thematik' refers more to a broader thematic area with several questions or aspects. Learners confuse the words because both point to what something is about. In everyday language, 'Thema' is usually more natural. 'Thematik' sounds somewhat more formal and fits well when an area is more complex or broader.
Bei der Arbeit wird die Thematik der digitalen Sicherheit nächste Woche ausführlich besprochen.
At work, the subject matter of digital security will be discussed in detail next week.
Mein Kollege nennt am Telefon das Thema, über das wir morgen sprechen.
My colleague mentions the topic on the phone, the one we will talk about tomorrow.