Dialect - translation, pronunciation and examples
dialect
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When to use dialect
lokaler Dialekt
regionaler Dialekt
Dialektwörter
Dialektsprecher
Dialektform
dialect usage examples
At the museum, the guide explained how the region's dialect affects old folk songs.
My grandmother speaks a dialect that I only hear in the village .
Similar words
a regional or social form of a language with distinct grammar, vocabulary, and usage
a nonstandard regional dialect, often rural or with low prestige
a neutral term for any distinct form of a language (dialect, register, etc.)
pronunciation differences; focuses on how words are spoken rather than full grammar or vocabulary
informal words and expressions used by particular groups; a subset of vocabulary rather than a full dialect
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dialect belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dialect synonyms
What's the difference between dialect / patois / variety / accent / slang / idiolect
a regional or social form of a language with distinct grammar, vocabulary, and usage
He speaks a northern dialect.
Он говорит на северном диалекте.
a nonstandard regional dialect, often rural or with low prestige
They speak a Caribbean patois on the islands.
На островах говорят на карибском патуа.
a neutral term for any distinct form of a language (dialect, register, etc.)
Linguists study different varieties of English.
Лингвисты изучают разные варианты английского языка.
pronunciation differences; focuses on how words are spoken rather than full grammar or vocabulary
She has a strong French accent when she speaks English.
У неё сильный французский акцент, когда она говорит по-английски.
informal words and expressions used by particular groups; a subset of vocabulary rather than a full dialect
Teenagers often use a lot of slang.
Подростки часто используют много сленга.
the unique speech habits and choices of an individual speaker
A writer's idiolect can make their characters sound authentic.
Идиолект писателя может сделать его персонажей правдоподобными.
a variety of a language used by a particular social class or group
A sociolect can mark someone's social background.
Социолект может указывать на социальное происхождение человека.
a word or feature typical of a particular region; usually a lexical item rather than a whole dialect
‘Bap’ is a regionalism in parts of northern England meaning a bread roll.
«Bap» — регионализм в некоторых частях Северной Англии, означающий булочку.
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How to pronounce dialect and what this word means
dialect translation: диалект. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dialect
/ˈdaɪəlɛkt/
dialect translation
диалект
dialect examples
At the museum, the guide explained how the region's dialect affects old folk songs.
dialect transcription
/ˈdaɪəlɛkt/, /ə ˈdaɪəlɛkt/
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dialect meaning: what does it mean?
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dialect pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dialect is pronounced as /ˈdaɪəlɛkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dialect definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At the museum, the guide explained how the region's dialect affects old folk songs. Translation: В музее гид объяснил, как региональный диалект влияет на старинные народные песни.
Is dialect part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, dialect (диалект) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dialect part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
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