Schéma d’usage :
a dialog (between [people/groups]) (about/on [topic])
The counselor encouraged open dialog between the parents and the school.
A tanácsadó nyílt párbeszédet szorgalmazott a szülők és az iskola között.
We need more dialog and less blaming if we want to fix this.
Ha ezt meg akarjuk oldani, több párbeszédre és kevesebb hibáztatásra van szükség.
After the meeting, they continued their dialog over coffee.
Exemples pédagogiques
We had a dialog about our plans.
Beszélgettünk a terveinkről.
Good dialog can solve problems.
A jó párbeszéd segíthet megoldani a problémákat.
Erreur fréquente :
In general writing, the more common spelling is dialogue; dialog is especially common in computing and some American usage.
Sens
a conversation between people
Collocations
have a dialog
|start a dialog
|continue the dialog
|open a dialog
|a dialog between friends
|a dialog about politics
|constructive dialog
|honest dialog
|meaningful dialog
|two-way dialog
Synonymes
conversation (The most common everyday word.)
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discussion (Often suggests a more serious or organized talk.)
Antonymes
silence (No speaking or exchange of words.)
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monologue (One person speaking without back-and-forth exchange.)
Thèmes
communication
|daily_life
Définition
a talk between two or more people
A conversation or exchange of spoken words between two or more people.
Schéma d’usage :
the dialog (in/of [a film/play/scene])
The dialog felt realistic, like something people actually say.
A párbeszédek életszerűnek hatottak, mintha az emberek tényleg így beszélnének.
Several lines of dialog were cut from the final version.
A végső változatból több sornyi párbeszédet kivágtak.
The sound mix made the dialog hard to understand.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like the dialog in this movie.
Tetszenek a párbeszédek ebben a filmben.
The actors speak the dialog clearly.
A színészek érthetően mondják a szöveget.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse dialog with monologue (one character speaking for a long time).
Sens
spoken lines in a play
Collocations
dialog in the film
|snappy dialog
|natural-sounding dialog
|bad dialog
|witty dialog
|memorable dialog
|deliver the dialog
|write dialog
|record dialog
|dub the dialog
Synonymes
lines (Informal term for the words actors speak.)
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speech (Broader; can include non-conversational speaking.)
Antonymes
silence (No spoken words in the scene.)
Thèmes
arts
|film_tv
|writing
Définition
the words the actors say in a movie or play
The words spoken by characters in a play, film, TV show, or other scripted performance.
Schéma d’usage :
dialog (between [groups]) (to [do something])
The mayor called for dialog between the police and community leaders.
A polgármester párbeszédet sürgetett a rendőrség és a közösség vezetői között.
Years of dialog helped reduce tensions in the region.
Az évekig tartó párbeszéd segített csökkenteni a feszültséget a térségben.
Without dialog, the dispute will only get worse.
Exemples pédagogiques
The two sides began a dialog.
A két fél párbeszédet kezdett.
Dialog can help people agree.
A párbeszéd segíthet abban, hogy az emberek megállapodjanak.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse dialog where discussion or talks sounds more natural; dialog often emphasizes two-way listening and understanding.
Sens
formal discussion to resolve issues
Collocations
political dialog
|peace dialog
|community dialog
|dialog with stakeholders
|dialog between unions and management
|renew the dialog
|facilitate dialog
|constructive dialog
|ongoing dialog
|open a dialog channel
Synonymes
talks (Often used for negotiations between groups or governments.)
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negotiation (More specific: bargaining to reach an agreement.)
Antonymes
confrontation (Conflict rather than cooperative discussion.)
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deadlock (A situation where discussion fails to progress.)
Thèmes
politics
|business
|society
|communication
Définition
a serious talk to find agreement
A formal or organized discussion between people or groups, especially intended to improve understanding or solve a disagreement.
Schéma d’usage :
dialog (between [characters])
The author uses dialog to reveal the characters’ relationships.
A szerző párbeszédekkel mutatja meg a szereplők kapcsolatait.
Try reading the dialog aloud to see if it sounds natural.
Próbáld hangosan felolvasni a párbeszédet, hogy kiderüljön, természetesen hangzik-e.
Too much dialog can slow down the pace of a chapter.
Exemples pédagogiques
This book has a lot of dialog.
Ebben a könyvben sok a párbeszéd.
I practice dialog in English class.
Párbeszédeket gyakorlok az angolórán.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse dialog (the conversation) with quotation marks (the punctuation used to show it).
Sens
conversation written in a text
Collocations
write dialog
|edit dialog
|add dialog
|dialog between characters
|natural dialog
|stiff dialog
|dialog tag
|dialog-heavy
|dialog scene
|dialog practice
Synonymes
conversation (General term; does not specifically suggest written form.)
Antonymes
narration (Text that tells events rather than showing characters speaking.)
Thèmes
writing
|education
|arts
Définition
written words that show people talking
Conversation presented in writing, for example in a novel, short story, or script.
Schéma d’usage :
a dialog (box) (for [task])
A dialog popped up asking me to confirm the deletion.
Felugrott egy párbeszédpanel, amely a törlés megerősítését kérte.
Click ‘Advanced’ to open the settings dialog.
Kattints a „Speciális” gombra a beállítási párbeszédpanel megnyitásához.
If the dialog doesn’t appear, check your pop-up blocker.
Exemples pédagogiques
A dialog appears on the screen.
Megjelenik egy párbeszédpanel a képernyőn.
I clicked OK in the dialog.
Az OK gombra kattintottam a párbeszédpanelen.
Erreur fréquente :
In everyday conversation, people often say window or pop-up; dialog is common in software instructions.
Sens
small window asking for input
Collocations
dialog box
|open a dialog
|close the dialog
|a settings dialog
|a confirmation dialog
|a file dialog
|modal dialog
|show a dialog
|dismiss the dialog
|dialog appears
Synonymes
pop-up window (Less technical; can include other kinds of pop-ups.)
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prompt (Focuses on the request for input rather than the window itself.)
Antonymes
background process (Runs without showing a window or requesting user input.)
Thèmes
technology
|computing
Définition
a small computer window that asks you to do something
In software, a small window or panel that appears to show information or ask the user to choose options or enter information.
Schéma d’usage :
dialog with [someone] (about/on [topic])
The company says it will dialog with local residents before building the plant.
A vállalat azt mondja, hogy párbeszédet fog folytatni a helyi lakosokkal, mielőtt megépíti az üzemet.
Leaders need to dialog with each other instead of trading insults.
A vezetőknek párbeszédet kell folytatniuk egymással, nem pedig egymást sértegetniük.
The group refused to dialog on the issue.
Exemples pédagogiques
We should dialog about the problem.
Párbeszédet kellene folytatnunk a problémáról.
The two sides dialog with each other.
A két fél párbeszédet folytat egymással.
Erreur fréquente :
Many writers prefer the verb dialogue (or talk) instead of dialog; dialog as a verb is less common in general English.
Sens
talk with someone to resolve
Collocations
dialog with stakeholders
|dialog with the community
|dialog about reform
|dialog openly
|dialog regularly
Synonymes
dialogue (More common spelling and form for the verb.)
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engage (Broader; can mean participate without implying two-way exchange.)
Antonymes
ignore (Refuse to respond or engage in communication.)
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stonewall (Refuse to cooperate or communicate in discussion.)
Thèmes
communication
|business
|society
Définition
to talk with someone to understand each other
To communicate in an open exchange of ideas with someone, especially to improve understanding or reach agreement.