diyalogo
diyálogo with stress marks
dialogue
Usage Note
Diyalogo is borrowed from Spanish diálogo and refers to a conversation between two parties — in literature, in education, and in diplomacy. Filipino media commonly uses diyalogo in headlines about political negotiations, distinguishing it from the one-sided talumpati.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang diyalogo. "
Natural Translation
Dialogue is important.
Literal Translation
Important the dialogue.
" Ang diyalogo ng dalawang bansa ay nagtagumpay. "
Natural Translation
The dialogue between the two countries was successful.
Literal Translation
The dialogue of-the two countries succeeded.
" Sa halip na mag-away, naghain ng diyalogo ang dalawang panig upang maabot ang isang kasunduang makabubuti sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Instead of fighting, the two sides offered dialogue in order to reach an agreement that would benefit everyone.
Literal Translation
Instead of fight, offered of dialogue the two sides so-that reach the one agreement that benefit to all.
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