thematisieren
Translation
to thematize, to address an issue, to make a subject of discussion
Examples
Wir sollten dieses Problem thematisieren.
We should address this problem.
Der Film thematisiert die globale Erwärmung.
The film deals with the topic of global warming.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to thematize, address (sth.) The author thematizes social problems.
Similar Words
ansprechen (to address), behandeln (to treat/deal with), diskutieren (to discuss)
Etymology
From 'Thema' (theme, topic) + the verbal suffix '-isieren', similar to English '-ize'. It literally means 'to make into a theme'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something the 'theme' of a conversation or paper. It's a formal way to say 'address an issue'.