HeyRuaHow to say “dialogue” in Irish
- Irish:
- dialóg
- English:
- dialogue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DIL-ohg” /ˈdʲɪl̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- dialóga (dialogues)
- Genitive singular:
- dialóige, na dialóige (e.g. tús na dialóige, the beginning of the dialogue)
- Genitive plural:
- dialóg, na ndialóg (e.g. leabhar na ndialóg, the book of the dialogues)
What does “dialóg” mean?
“Dialóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dialogue
- A conversation between two or more people, especially as written in a play, story or textbook.Also: dialog, conversation, exchange.
1 other meaning:
- 2dialogue
- Formal discussion between groups or parties aimed at reaching understanding or agreement.Also: talks, discussion, negotiation.
“Dialóg” with the article
The plural of dialogue in Irish is dialóga. Here is dialóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dialóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dialóg, the Irish word for dialogue.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dialogue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dialogue?
The Irish for dialogue is dialóg (pronounced “DIL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dialóga.
How do you pronounce dialóg in Irish?
Dialóg is said like “DIL-ohg” (IPA /ˈdʲɪl̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of dialogue in Irish?
The plural of dialóg is dialóga; with the article, na dialóga means “the dialogues”. The genitive plural is dialóg, as in leabhar na ndialóg (the book of the dialogues).
Why does dialóg change to dhialóg or ndialóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dialóg becomes mo dhialóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndialóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dialóg and comhrá?
Comhrá is the everyday word for a chat or conversation, while dialóg is used more for a written or scripted conversation, or formal talks between parties.
