Nomen

der Dialog

dialogue, conversation

Wir brauchen einen offenen Dialog.

We need an open dialogue.

Der Dialog zwischen den Kulturen ist wichtig.

The dialogue between cultures is important.

Die Schauspieler lernten ihren Dialog.

The actors learned their dialogue.

to have a dialogue ((with sb.)) We need to have a dialogue with the citizens.

to enter into a dialogue ((with sb.)) The two countries want to enter into a dialogue.

the dialogue ((between...)) The dialogue between the generations is important.

Gespräch (conversation), Unterhaltung (chat), Konversation (conversation)

From Greek 'dialogos', from 'dia-' (through, across) + 'logos' (speech, word). A speaking across or between people.

Think of 'dia-' as 'across' (like diameter) and 'log' as 'word' (like logic). So, words across people.

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