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dialogue
A conversation between two or more people in which opinions and information are exchanged.
Ein offener Dialog zwischen Eltern und Kindern ist für ein gutes Familienklima entscheidend.
Open dialogue between parents and children is crucial for a good family atmosphere.
The word comes from Greek: 'dia' means 'between' or 'through', and 'logos' means 'word' or 'speech'. So a dialogue is literally a 'speech between' two or more parties.
Der Dialog zwischen den Kulturen ist wichtiger denn je.
Dialogue between cultures is more important than ever.
Common verbs used with 'Dialog' are 'einen Dialog führen' (to conduct / have a dialogue), 'in einen Dialog treten' (to enter into dialogue), or 'den Dialog suchen/aufnehmen' (to seek / resume dialogue).
Die beiden Politiker führten einen konstruktiven Dialog.
The two politicians had a constructive dialogue.
The formal meaning is often specified by adjectives such as 'politisch' (political), 'interkulturell' (intercultural), or 'interreligiös' (interfaith). Here it usually refers to negotiations between groups, not an everyday conversation.
Ein interreligiöser Dialog soll das Verständnis zwischen den Glaubensgemeinschaften fördern.
An interfaith dialogue is intended to promote understanding between religious communities.
When referring to spoken text in films or plays, the plural 'die Dialoge' is often used. Words like 'Film' (film), 'Szene' (scene), or 'Drehbuch' (screenplay) are typical signals here.
Die Dialoge in diesem Film sind sehr witzig und intelligent geschrieben.
The dialogue in this film is very funny and intelligently written.
conversation
'das Gespräch' and 'der Dialog' both describe people talking to each other and exchanging information or opinions. 'Gespräch' is the normal and very general word for private, professional, or formal situations. 'Dialog' often sounds a bit more formal or deliberate: it is used when two sides want to understand each other, especially when there are different opinions or groups. Learners may confuse the words because a dialogue is also a kind of conversation. In everyday life, people usually say 'Gespräch'; 'Dialog' fits better when mutual understanding or an organized exchange is important.
Die Schule sucht den Dialog mit den Eltern, damit es weniger Konflikte gibt.
The school is seeking dialogue with the parents so that there will be fewer conflicts.
Nach der Arbeit führt Lena noch ein Gespräch mit ihrem Kollegen über die Reise.
After work, Lena has another conversation with her colleague about the trip.