주제
The main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, or a conversation.
Examples
3 of 5이 책의 주제는 무엇인가요?
What is the theme/topic of this book?
발표 주제를 정하셨나요?
Have you decided on a presentation topic?
이번 세미나의 주제는 혁신입니다.
The theme of this seminar is innovation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
주 (main) + 제 (item). The main item of discussion.
Quick Quiz
이번 에세이의 ___는 기후 변화입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주제
Examples
이 책의 주제는 무엇인가요?
everydayWhat is the theme/topic of this book?
발표 주제를 정하셨나요?
academicHave you decided on a presentation topic?
이번 세미나의 주제는 혁신입니다.
businessThe theme of this seminar is innovation.
그 영화의 주제는 사랑입니다.
informalThe theme of that movie is love.
주제에서 벗어난 이야기는 하지 마세요.
formalPlease don't talk off-topic.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
주제에 대해
about the topic
다양한 주제
various topics
주제 넘다
to be presumptuous (idiom)
Often Confused With
제목 is the 'title' of a work, while 주제 is the 'topic' or 'theme' within it.
Usage Notes
Essential for understanding IELTS Reading and Writing tasks where identifying the main idea is required.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '제목' when they mean the underlying theme.
Memory Tip
주 (main) + 제 (item). The main item of discussion.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 主 (main) and 題 (topic).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 에세이의 ___는 기후 변화입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 주제
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개요
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