Breakdown of Das Thema ist zu komplex für eine kurze Antwort.
sein
to be
zu
too (e.g., too big)
für
for
die Antwort
the answer
kurz
shortly / short
das Thema
the topic
komplex
complex
Questions & Answers about Das Thema ist zu komplex für eine kurze Antwort.
Why is the plural of das Thema not die Themas?
Why does the adjective in eine kurze Antwort end in -e?
The preposition für always forces the following noun phrase into the accusative case. Since Antwort is a feminine noun (die Antwort), the indefinite article is eine and the adjective takes the standard feminine accusative ending -e.
In English we say a subject is complex. Is das Thema the best translation for subject here?
Yes, das Thema translates perfectly to topic, subject, or issue in this context. While you might know das Fach for a school subject, das Thema is used when discussing the general subject matter of a conversation or debate.
Does zu mean 'to' or 'too' in this sentence?
Here, zu means too, modifying the adjective komplex. The structure zu [adjective] für is very common in German and directly matches the English too [adjective] for.
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