das Zwiegespräch
Translation
dialogue, tête-à-tête
Examples
Die beiden führten ein langes Zwiegespräch.
The two of them had a long dialogue.
Das Zwiegespräch der Liebenden war sehr intim.
The lovers' tête-à-tête was very intimate.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((a dialogue)) The two of them had a long dialogue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dialog, Unterredung; Antonyms: Monolog
Etymology
A compound of 'zwie-' (related to 'zwei', meaning 'two') and 'Gespräch' (conversation). It literally means 'two-conversation'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Zwie-' (like 'zwei' for two) + 'Gespräch' (conversation) = a conversation between two people.