dialog
gb/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/ us/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
B1
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
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Pangngalan
B1
process
1
a conversation between people
a talk between two or more people
Padron ng paggamit:
a dialog (between [people/groups]) (about/on [topic])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In general writing, the more common spelling is dialogue; dialog is especially common in computing and some American usage.
Mga kasingkahulugan
conversation (The most common everyday word.)
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discussion (Often suggests a more serious or organized talk.)
Mga kasalungat
silence (No speaking or exchange of words.)
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monologue (One person speaking without back-and-forth exchange.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
communication
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- The counselor encouraged open dialog between the parents and the school.
- We need more dialog and less blaming if we want to fix this.
- After the meeting, they continued their dialog over coffee.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We had a dialog about our plans.
- Good dialog can solve problems.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
spoken lines in a play
the words the actors say in a movie or play
Padron ng paggamit:
the dialog (in/of [a film/play/scene])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse dialog with monologue (one character speaking for a long time).
Mga kasingkahulugan
lines (Informal term for the words actors speak.)
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speech (Broader; can include non-conversational speaking.)
Mga kasalungat
silence (No spoken words in the scene.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
arts
|film_tv
|writing
Mga Halimbawa
- The dialog felt realistic, like something people actually say.
- Several lines of dialog were cut from the final version.
- The sound mix made the dialog hard to understand.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I like the dialog in this movie.
- The actors speak the dialog clearly.
Pangngalan
formal
B2
process
3
formal discussion to resolve issues
a serious talk to find agreement
Padron ng paggamit:
dialog (between [groups]) (to [do something])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse dialog where discussion or talks sounds more natural; dialog often emphasizes two-way listening and understanding.
Mga kasingkahulugan
talks (Often used for negotiations between groups or governments.)
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negotiation (More specific: bargaining to reach an agreement.)
Mga kasalungat
confrontation (Conflict rather than cooperative discussion.)
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deadlock (A situation where discussion fails to progress.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
politics
|business
|society
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- The mayor called for dialog between the police and community leaders.
- Years of dialog helped reduce tensions in the region.
- Without dialog, the dispute will only get worse.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The two sides began a dialog.
- Dialog can help people agree.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
4
conversation written in a text
written words that show people talking
Padron ng paggamit:
dialog (between [characters])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse dialog (the conversation) with quotation marks (the punctuation used to show it).
Mga kasingkahulugan
conversation (General term; does not specifically suggest written form.)
Mga kasalungat
narration (Text that tells events rather than showing characters speaking.)
Mga kolokasyon
write dialog
|edit dialog
|add dialog
|dialog between characters
|natural dialog
|stiff dialog
|dialog tag
|dialog-heavy
|dialog scene
|dialog practice
Mga tema
writing
|education
|arts
Mga Halimbawa
- The author uses dialog to reveal the characters’ relationships.
- Try reading the dialog aloud to see if it sounds natural.
- Too much dialog can slow down the pace of a chapter.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This book has a lot of dialog.
- I practice dialog in English class.
Pangngalan
technical
B1
entity
5
small window asking for input
a small computer window that asks you to do something
Padron ng paggamit:
a dialog (box) (for [task])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In everyday conversation, people often say window or pop-up; dialog is common in software instructions.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
background process (Runs without showing a window or requesting user input.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
technology
|computing
Mga Halimbawa
- A dialog popped up asking me to confirm the deletion.
- Click ‘Advanced’ to open the settings dialog.
- If the dialog doesn’t appear, check your pop-up blocker.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- A dialog appears on the screen.
- I clicked OK in the dialog.
Pandiwa
formal
C1
action
6
talk with someone to resolve
to talk with someone to understand each other
Padron ng paggamit:
dialog with [someone] (about/on [topic])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Many writers prefer the verb dialogue (or talk) instead of dialog; dialog as a verb is less common in general English.
Mga kasingkahulugan
dialogue (More common spelling and form for the verb.)
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engage (Broader; can mean participate without implying two-way exchange.)
Mga kasalungat
ignore (Refuse to respond or engage in communication.)
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stonewall (Refuse to cooperate or communicate in discussion.)
Mga kolokasyon
dialog with stakeholders
|dialog with the community
|dialog about reform
|dialog openly
|dialog regularly
Mga tema
communication
|business
|society
Mga Halimbawa
- The company says it will dialog with local residents before building the plant.
- Leaders need to dialog with each other instead of trading insults.
- The group refused to dialog on the issue.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We should dialog about the problem.
- The two sides dialog with each other.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
dialog
IPA
GB/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
US/dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
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dia - log (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (dia)
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Noun
- Base: dialog
- Variant Spelling: dialogue
- Plural: dialog, dialogs
Verb
- Base: dialog
- Variant Spelling: dialogue
- 3rd Person Singular: dialogs
- Present Participle: dialoging
- Past: dialoged
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Mga ekspresyon
close the dialog
1/klˈoʊz ðə dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
fixed phrase
technical
dismiss a dialog window
to make the small window go away
Mga Halimbawa
- Press Esc to close the dialog without saving.
- Click Cancel to close the dialog.
- You can’t continue until you close the dialog.
constructive dialog
1/kənstɹˈʌktɪv dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
fixed phrase
formal
helpful, solution-focused discussion
a helpful talk that tries to find solutions
Mga Halimbawa
- Both sides said they wanted constructive dialog, not accusations.
- The workshop created space for constructive dialog.
- Constructive dialog can rebuild trust after a conflict.
dialog with
1/dˈaɪəlɔɡ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
talk openly with someone
to talk with someone to understand each other
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
in dialog with
1/ˈɪn dˈaɪəlɔɡ wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
in active communication with
to be talking and sharing ideas with
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
open a dialog
1/ˈoʊpən ə dˈaɪəlɔɡ/
fixed phrase
technical
show a dialog window
to make a small window appear
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.