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theme

theme

Meaning of theme

the main subject or idea in a book film or conversation

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British English/θiːm/
American English/θiːm/
Russian transcription[ˈtʲemə]
theme
theme - тема
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theme with Russian translation

theme usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Тема фильма — семья.

The theme of the film is family.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Главная тема книги — дружба.

The main theme of the book is friendship.

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theme belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

themeтема
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

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theme translation: тема. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce theme

/θiːm/

theme translation

тема

theme examples

The theme of the film is family.

theme transcription

/θiːm/, /θiːm/

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theme meaning: what does it mean?

the main subject or idea in a book film or conversation

theme pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

theme is pronounced as /θiːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

theme definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The theme of the film is family. Translation: Тема фильма — семья.

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