topic
gb/tˈɑpɪk/ us/tˈɑpɪk/
A2
English
~ 2100
téma, topik, cím, címsor
NOUN
A2
1
téma
A2
Usage pattern:
[topic] of [something]
Climate change was the main topic of the conference.
A klímaváltozás volt a konferencia fő témája.
Let's change the topic; this is getting too personal.
Váltsunk témát; ez kezd túl személyessé válni.
The book covers a wide range of topics.
Education is a popular topic in political debates.
Learner examples
This is my favorite topic.
Ez a kedvenc témám.
We talk about many topics in class.
Az órán sok témáról beszélünk.
The topic today is animals.
She writes about different topics in her blog.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'topic' with 'title'; 'title' is the name of something, while 'topic' is what it is about.
Meaning
subject under discussion
Collocations
main topic
|hot topic
|choose a topic
|current topic
|topic of conversation
Synonyms
subject (The most common synonym; often interchangeable, but 'subject' can also mean an area of study.)
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theme ('Theme' often refers to the underlying idea in art or literature.)
Antonyms
digression (A shift away from the main topic of discussion.)
Themes
communication
|education
|media
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something people talk, write, or think about.
A subject or matter that is being discussed, written about, or studied.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
I started a new topic on the photography forum.
Új topikot nyitottam a fotós fórumon.
This topic has been locked by the moderators.
Ezt a topikot a moderátorok lezárták.
Users can search for topics by keyword.
Learner examples
I made a new topic online.
Nyitottam egy új topikot online.
This topic has many replies.
Ebben a topikban sok hozzászólás van.
You can find this topic in the forum.
Meaning
online discussion category
Collocations
forum topic
|create a topic
|reply to a topic
|lock a topic
Synonyms
thread ('Thread' usually refers to a chain of messages within a topic.)
Themes
technology
|internet
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A place on the internet where people talk about one subject.
A section in an online forum, message board, or social media platform where posts about a specific subject are grouped.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
The essay begins with a clear topic sentence.
A fogalmazás egy világos tételmondattal kezdődik.
Choose a topic for your presentation slide.
Válassz címet a prezentációs diádnak.
Each chapter has its own topic heading.
Learner examples
The first sentence shows the topic.
Az első mondat megmutatja, miről szól a szöveg.
I write the topic at the top.
A címet a lap tetejére írom.
The teacher gave us the topic for homework.
Meaning
heading indicating subject
Collocations
topic sentence
|essay topic
|chapter topic
Synonyms
heading ('Heading' is more general and used for any title of a section.)
Themes
education
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Words at the start that tell what something is about.
A heading or label that shows what a section of writing or speech is about.
Grammar
Dictionary form
topic
IPA
GB/tˈɑpɪk/
US/tˈɑpɪk/
Syllables & stress
top - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (top)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: topic
- Plural: topics
Word family
Expressions
change the topic
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ ðə tˈɑpɪk/
fixed phrase
switch to different subject
To start talking about something else.
Examples
- He quickly changed the topic when politics came up.
- Let’s change the topic to something more cheerful.
off-topic
1/ˈɔf tˈɑpɪk/
fixed phrase
unrelated to current subject
Not about what people are talking about now.
Examples
- Your comment is off-topic for this meeting.
- Please avoid off-topic posts in the forum.
topic sentence
1/tˈɑpɪk sˈɛntəns/
fixed phrase
technical
sentence stating main idea
A sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.
Examples
- The topic sentence should be at the start of the paragraph.
- She wrote a strong topic sentence to guide her readers.
hot topic
1/hˈɑt tˈɑpɪk/
fixed phrase
Subject many discuss currently
Something people are talking about a lot right now.
Examples
- Climate change has become a hot topic in politics.
- Climate change is a hot topic in the news.
- The new law is a hot topic among voters.
- The new law has become a hot topic among voters.