die These
Translation
thesis, proposition, assertion
Examples
Er stellte eine kühne These auf.
He put forward a bold thesis.
Diese These muss noch bewiesen werden.
This thesis still needs to be proven.
Grammar Patterns
((to put forward)) a thesis to propose a thesis The professor puts forward an interesting thesis.
((to defend/represent)) a thesis to argue for a thesis She defends the thesis that all people are equal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Behauptung (claim), Annahme (assumption), Hypothese (hypothesis)
Etymology
From Greek 'thesis' (a putting, placing, proposition). An international word.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'thesis'. A university thesis paper is based on a central 'These'.