der Unterrichtsgegenstand
Translation
subject matter, teaching subject, topic of instruction
Examples
Geschichte ist ein wichtiger Unterrichtsgegenstand.
History is an important school subject.
Wir besprechen heute verschiedene Unterrichtsgegenstände.
Today we are discussing various subject matters.
Grammar Patterns
((der Unterrichtsgegenstand)) as a noun (subject/object) The subject matter is interesting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lehrstoff, Thema, Fach
Etymology
From 'Unterricht' (instruction) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Gegenstand' (object). Literally 'instruction object'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'object' you stand 'against' ('gegen') in a lesson ('Unterricht'). This helps to remember it means 'subject matter'.