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to address
To make something into a topic; to deliberately bring something up or put it up for discussion.
In der nächsten Sitzung wollen wir die neuen Budgetpläne thematisieren.
In the next meeting, we want to address the new budget plans.
The verb 'thematisieren' (to address) is derived from the noun 'das Thema' (topic/theme). The ending '-isieren' forms verbs and here means 'to make something into a topic'.
Der Journalist thematisierte den Skandal in seinem Artikel.
The journalist addressed the scandal in his article.
'Thematisieren' (to address) is a word used in formal language. It is often found in meetings, political debates, academic texts, and the news.
Die Opposition will die steigenden Kosten im Parlament thematisieren.
The opposition wants to address the rising costs in parliament.
'Thematisieren' (to address) is a transitive verb that always requires an accusative object. This object is the matter or problem that is being made into the topic.
Wir sollten dieses Problem so schnell wie möglich thematisieren.
We should address this problem as soon as possible.
to treat / to deal with
Behandeln and thematisieren can refer to the same point. Thematisieren initially means deliberately making it a topic, while behandeln usually includes engaging with its content. Use thematisieren for bringing something up and behandeln for discussing it further.
Die Moderatorin thematisiert die Ursachen des Problems kurz zu Beginn der Sendung.
At the beginning of the program, the host briefly brings up the causes of the problem.
Im zweiten Teil des Vortrags behandeln wir die Ursachen des Problems ausführlich.
In the second part of the lecture, we discuss the causes of the problem in detail.
