Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'dialogue'

English Word: dialogue

Key Russian Translations:

• диалог [dʲɪɐˈɫok] - [Formal, Informal, General Use]
• разговор [rəzɡɐˈvor] - [Informal, Conversational]

Frequency: High (both translations are commonly used)

Difficulty: A2 (Beginner-Intermediate for both translations)

Pronunciation (Russian):

диалог: [dʲɪɐˈɫok]

Note on диалог: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced fricative in standard Russian.

разговор: [rəzɡɐˈvor]

Note on разговор: Stress on the last syllable. The initial 'р' requires a rolled pronunciation, which may be challenging for beginners.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A conversation between two or more people (General/Conversational)

Translation(s) & Context:

• разговор - Used in informal or everyday contexts to describe a casual or personal conversation.
• диалог - Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often implying a structured or meaningful exchange.

Usage Examples:

• У нас был долгий разговор о будущем.

  We had a long conversation about the future.

• Диалог между учителем и учеником был очень продуктивным.

  The dialogue between the teacher and the student was very productive.

• Этот разговор ни к чему не привёл.

  This conversation led to nothing.

• Диалог в фильме был написан очень естественно.

  The dialogue in the movie was written very naturally.

• Нам нужен открытый диалог, чтобы решить проблему.

  We need an open dialogue to solve the problem.

2. A written or scripted exchange (Literary/Theatrical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• диалог - Primarily used to refer to dialogue in plays, movies, or literature.

Usage Examples:

• Диалог в этой пьесе звучит очень реалистично.

  The dialogue in this play sounds very realistic.

• Сценарист написал остроумный диалог для главных героев.

  The screenwriter wrote witty dialogue for the main characters.

• Диалог на этой странице книги особенно трогательный.

  The dialogue on this page of the book is especially touching.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

диалог (Noun, Masculine, 2nd Declension):

разговор (Noun, Masculine, 2nd Declension):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for диалог/разговор:

• беседа (more formal conversation)
• общение (general communication)

Antonyms for диалог/разговор:

• монолог (monologue, one-sided speech)
• молчание (silence)

Related Phrases:

• вести диалог - to conduct a dialogue (used in formal or structured discussions)
• начать разговор - to start a conversation (common in everyday speech)
• открытый диалог - open dialogue (implies honesty and transparency)
• разговор по душам - heart-to-heart talk (deep, personal conversation)

Usage Notes:

• Choosing between диалог and разговор: Use "диалог" for formal, literary, or structured exchanges, such as in diplomacy, theater, or written works. Use "разговор" for casual, everyday conversations.
• Register: "разговор" is more colloquial and versatile in informal settings, while "диалог" can sound overly formal if misused in casual speech.
• Grammar: Both nouns are masculine and follow the 2nd declension pattern, so pay attention to case endings in sentences.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "диалог" in highly informal contexts, e.g., saying "У нас был диалог с друзьями" (We had a dialogue with friends) sounds unnatural. Correct Usage: Use "разговор" instead: "У нас был разговор с друзьями."
• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the first syllable of "разговор" as [ˈrəzɡɐvor]. Correct Usage: Stress the last syllable: [rəzɡɐˈvor].

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, personal conversations ("разговор") often play a significant role in building trust and relationships. Russians may value deep, meaningful discussions, and the concept of "разговор по душам" (heart-to-heart talk) is culturally significant, reflecting emotional openness.

Related Concepts:

• беседа (formal conversation)
• обсуждение (discussion)
• спор (argument)