subject

• Substantiv, das ein Thema, einen Gegenstand oder ein Fachgebiet bezeichnet; auch eine Person oder Sache, über die gesprochen, die beschrieben oder betrachtet wird.

A noun referring to a topic, theme, or area of study; also used in grammar for the doer of an action, and in other contexts such as art, logic, or a person under authority.

1. Academic disciplineA1formal

   A branch of knowledge or study, especially in school or university.

   Schulfach

   • Mathematics is my favorite subject.
   • She studies history as her main subject.
   • The test covers three subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics.

   Synonymeareabranchcoursedisciplinefieldspecialtystudy

2. Person or thing discussedA2formal

   The main theme or topic being discussed or written about.

   Thema oder Gegenstand der Diskussion

   • The subject of the meeting was budget cuts.
   • Love is the central subject of the novel.
   • Let's change the subject to something more pleasant.

   Synonymeconcernissuematterpointquestionsubject mattertextthemethesistopic

3. Person under authorityB2formalbritish

   A person who lives in or belongs to a country governed by a monarch.

   Untertan

   • The king addressed his loyal subjects.
   • British subjects must carry passports when traveling abroad.
   • The queen's subjects celebrated her birthday.

   Synonymecitizenliegenationalvassal

4. Grammar: SubjectB1formal

   The person or thing that performs the action of a verb in a sentence.

   Subjekt

   • In 'The dog barked', the subject is 'the dog'.
   • The subject and verb must agree in number.
   • Identify the subject of this complex sentence.

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas einer Sache auszusetzen, besonders etwas Unangenehmem oder Schwierigem, oder etwas einer bestimmten Behandlung oder Bedingung zu unterwerfen.

A verb meaning to cause someone or something to experience something, especially something unpleasant or difficult.

1. Force to undergoB2formal

   To cause someone or something to experience something unpleasant or difficult.

   Unterwerfen

   • The prisoners were subjected to harsh conditions.
   • She was subjected to constant criticism at work.
   • They subjected the material to extreme temperatures.

   Synonymecondemnexposeput throughsubmittreat

   Antonymeexemptprotectshield

2. Make subordinateC1formal

   To bring under control or authority.

   Unterwerfen

   • The king subjected the rebels to his rule.
   • The company subjected its employees to strict policies.
   • He refused to subject himself to their demands.

   Synonymeconquercontroldominateenslavemasteroverpowerquellsubduesubjugatevanquish

   Antonymeemancipatefreeliberaterelease