témák

Témák is the plural form of téma, a Hungarian noun meaning subject matter, topic, or theme. In everyday use, témák refer to the subjects that are being discussed, studied, written about, or presented. The concept covers both concrete subjects (such as a city, a historical event, or a project) and abstract ideas (such as freedom, identity, or ethics).

Etymology and scope: The word téma originates from the Greek thema, passed into many languages through Latin or Germanic routes. In Hungarian, the term encompasses the content or substance around which discourse centers. The plural form témák is used when discussing multiple subjects or when organizing content into several topics within a broader area.

Applications in education and media: In education, téma outlines are common in curricula and lesson plans, identifying the subjects students will study. In journalism and media, editors select témák to structure reporting and discussions, guiding which issues are covered and how they are framed. In public discourse, téma can indicate the focal point of a conference, debate, or article.

Literary and research contexts: In literature and the arts, téma denotes the central idea or message of a work, sometimes distinguished from motifs or symbols (motívum). In research, researchers define their téma to delimit scope, formulate objectives, and frame research questions or hypotheses within a broader téma or problem area.

See also: téma, témakör, motívum, kutatási téma.