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dialogue

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/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ · di-a-logue

A conversation between two or more persons.

Meanings

nounformal

A conversation between two or more persons.

دو یا زیادہ افراد کے درمیان ہونے والا مکالمہ۔

مکالمہ

mukalma

Formal: مکالمہ

Synonyms

conversationdiscussiontalkبات چیتگفتگومکالمہ

Antonyms

silencereticencemonologueخاموشیخاموشیمونولاگ

Common Collocations

  • open dialogue
  • dialogue exchange
  • healthy dialogue

Example Sentences

The dialogue in the play was particularly engaging.

ڈرامے میں مکالمہ خاص طور پر دلچسپ تھا۔

Drama mein mukalma khaas tor par dilchasp tha.

They had a constructive dialogue about the project.

انہوں نے منصوبے کے بارے میں تعمیری مکالمہ کیا۔

Unhon ne mansube ke bare mein ta'meeri mukalma kiya.

Dialogue is essential for resolving conflicts.

مکالمہ تنازعات حل کرنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Mukalma tanaza'at hal karne ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

monologue:A monologue is a speech delivered by one person, whereas a dialogue involves two or more participants.

Word Family

dialogue
verbمکالمہ کرنا
dialogic
adjectiveمکالماتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dialogue' as 'two or more voices exchanging ideas.'

Imagine two people sitting together, speaking and listening to each other.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشبو سے بھرے ہیں یہ کمرے، گفتگو کی خوشبو میں ہیں ہم،

Khushbu se bhare hain yeh kamray, guftagu ki khushbu mein hain hum,

These rooms are filled with fragrance, we are in the perfume of conversation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گفتگو سے ہر مسئلہ حل ہوتا ہے

Guftagu se har masla hal hota hai

Every problem is solved through dialogue.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "dialogos" — conversation, discourse

First known use: 14th century

The term 'dialogue' has evolved from the Greek word 'dialogos,' which signifies a conversation between two or more people. It has been part of the English language since the late 14th century.