dialog
gb/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/ us/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
B1
Kiingereza
párbeszéd, beszélgetés, szöveg, egyeztetés, párbeszédpanel, párbeszédablak, párbeszédet folytat
NOMINO
B1
1
párbeszéd
B1
beszélgetés
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We had a dialog about our plans.
Beszélgettünk a terveinkről.
Good dialog can solve problems.
A jó párbeszéd segíthet megoldani a problémákat.
Kosa la kawaida:
In general writing, the more common spelling is dialogue; dialog is especially common in computing and some American usage.
Maana
a conversation between people
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
conversation (The most common everyday word.)
|
discussion (Often suggests a more serious or organized talk.)
Vinyume
silence (No speaking or exchange of words.)
|
monologue (One person speaking without back-and-forth exchange.)
Mada
communication
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
a talk between two or more people
A conversation or exchange of spoken words between two or more people.
NOMINO
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse dialog with monologue (one character speaking for a long time).
Maana
spoken lines in a play
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
lines (Informal term for the words actors speak.)
|
speech (Broader; can include non-conversational speaking.)
Vinyume
silence (No spoken words in the scene.)
Mada
arts
|film_tv
|writing
Ufafanuzi
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.
NOMINO
B2
FORMAL
3
párbeszéd
B1
egyeztetés
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The two sides began a dialog.
A két fél párbeszédet kezdett.
Dialog can help people agree.
A párbeszéd segíthet abban, hogy az emberek megállapodjanak.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse dialog where discussion or talks sounds more natural; dialog often emphasizes two-way listening and understanding.
Maana
formal discussion to resolve issues
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
talks (Often used for negotiations between groups or governments.)
|
negotiation (More specific: bargaining to reach an agreement.)
Vinyume
confrontation (Conflict rather than cooperative discussion.)
|
deadlock (A situation where discussion fails to progress.)
Mada
politics
|business
|society
|communication
Ufafanuzi
a serious talk to find agreement
A formal or organized discussion between people or groups, especially intended to improve understanding or solve a disagreement.
NOMINO
B2
4
párbeszéd
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
This book has a lot of dialog.
Ebben a könyvben sok a párbeszéd.
I practice dialog in English class.
Párbeszédeket gyakorlok az angolórán.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse dialog (the conversation) with quotation marks (the punctuation used to show it).
Maana
conversation written in a text
Miunganiko ya maneno
write dialog
|edit dialog
|add dialog
|dialog between characters
|natural dialog
|stiff dialog
|dialog tag
|dialog-heavy
|dialog scene
|dialog practice
Visawe
conversation (General term; does not specifically suggest written form.)
Vinyume
narration (Text that tells events rather than showing characters speaking.)
Mada
writing
|education
|arts
Ufafanuzi
written words that show people talking
Conversation presented in writing, for example in a novel, short story, or script.
NOMINO
B1
TECHNICAL
5
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
A dialog appears on the screen.
Megjelenik egy párbeszédpanel a képernyőn.
I clicked OK in the dialog.
Az OK gombra kattintottam a párbeszédpanelen.
Kosa la kawaida:
In everyday conversation, people often say window or pop-up; dialog is common in software instructions.
Maana
small window asking for input
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
pop-up window (Less technical; can include other kinds of pop-ups.)
|
prompt (Focuses on the request for input rather than the window itself.)
Vinyume
background process (Runs without showing a window or requesting user input.)
Mada
technology
|computing
Ufafanuzi
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.
KITENZI
C1
FORMAL
6
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We should dialog about the problem.
Párbeszédet kellene folytatnunk a problémáról.
The two sides dialog with each other.
A két fél párbeszédet folytat egymással.
Kosa la kawaida:
Many writers prefer the verb dialogue (or talk) instead of dialog; dialog as a verb is less common in general English.
Maana
talk with someone to resolve
Miunganiko ya maneno
dialog with stakeholders
|dialog with the community
|dialog about reform
|dialog openly
|dialog regularly
Visawe
dialogue (More common spelling and form for the verb.)
|
engage (Broader; can mean participate without implying two-way exchange.)
Vinyume
ignore (Refuse to respond or engage in communication.)
|
stonewall (Refuse to cooperate or communicate in discussion.)
Mada
communication
|business
|society
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
dialog
IPA
GB/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
US/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
Silabi na mkazo
dia - log (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (dia)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: dialog
- Variant Spelling: dialogue
- Plural: dialog, dialogs
Verb
- Base: dialog
- Variant Spelling: dialogue
- 3rd Person Singular: dialogs
- Present Participle: dialoging
- Past: dialoged
Familia ya neno
Semi
close the dialog
1/klˈoʊz ðə dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
fixed phrase
technical
dismiss a dialog window
to make the small window go away
Mifano
- Press Esc to close the dialog without saving.
- Click Cancel to close the dialog.
- You can’t continue until you close the dialog.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I closed the dialog.
- Press Esc to close the dialog.
constructive dialog
1/kənstɹˈʌktɪv dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
fixed phrase
formal
helpful, solution-focused discussion
a helpful talk that tries to find solutions
Mifano
- Both sides said they wanted constructive dialog, not accusations.
- The workshop created space for constructive dialog.
- Constructive dialog can rebuild trust after a conflict.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We need constructive dialog.
- They had a constructive dialog.
dialog with
1/dˈaɪəlɔɡ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
talk openly with someone
to talk with someone to understand each other
Mifano
- The minister agreed to dialog with opposition leaders.
- We want to dialog with customers about what they need.
- The organization has refused to dialog with reporters.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They will dialog with the community.
- I want to dialog with my manager.
in dialog with
1/ˈɪn dˈaɪəlɔɡ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
in active communication with
to be talking and sharing ideas with
Mifano
- The team stayed in dialog with residents throughout the project.
- Her work is in dialog with earlier feminist writers.
- We’re in dialog with regulators about the new rules.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We are in dialog with our partners.
open a dialog
1/ˈoʊpən ə dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
fixed phrase
technical
show a dialog window
to make a small window appear
Mifano
- Click the icon to open a dialog for printing options.
- The app opens a dialog when you try to quit without saving.
- Use Ctrl+F to open a dialog for searching.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Click here to open a dialog.
- I opened a dialog and chose a file.