German Conversation · Level 8
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German word
Dialog
Pronunciation
IPA/di̯aˈloːk/
Meaning
- masculine nounconversation
Example
Sie führen oft einen kurzen Dialog.
They often have a short conversation.
More examples
Die Teilnehmer üben in Paaren einen Dialog.
The participants practice a dialogue in pairs.
Core concept
Two people use spoken exchange to clarify viewpoints and work toward a shared understanding or solution.
Common phrases
einen Dialog üben
practice a dialogue
mit jemandem einen Dialog führen
have a dialogue with someone
Similar words
Gespräch: A casual talk about everyday matters.
Konversation: Polite conversation in a social setting.
Unterhaltung: Light chat for enjoyment or relaxation.
Diskussion: A focused exchange of views to reach a conclusion or decision.
Definition in German
Dialog bezeichnet ein gezieltes Gespräch zwischen Gesprächspartnern, das auf gegenseitiges Verstehen oder gemeinsame Lösungen abzielt.
Word origin
German Dialog comes through Latin dialogus from Greek diálogos, formed from dia meaning "through" and logos meaning "word" or "speech".
Usage tips
- Dialog is a masculine noun, so the definite article is der and the plural is Dialoge.
Other meanings
- dialoguenoun
- talknoun
Opposites
- Schweigensilencenoun
Related words
- Dialogübungdialogue practicenoun