Dialoge

Dialoge is a term that can appear in English and German with different meanings. In English-language writing, the conventional form is dialogue (plural dialogues). Dialoge is typically treated as a misspelling or variant rather than a standard English word. In German, Dialoge serves as the plural of Dialog, meaning a conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more participants, often used in literature, theater, and film.

Originating from the Greek dia- through + logos word, dialogue denotes a conversation between two or more participants. The English spelling became common through Latin and French intermediaries; American English often uses dialog as a shorter form.

In literature, drama, and film, a dialogue consists of lines spoken by characters and can reveal character, advance the plot, or present information. In scriptwriting, dialogue is distinguished from narration and from descriptions of actions. In computing or user interfaces, the term dialog or dialogue appears in phrases like dialog box or modal dialog, describing a separate window for user interaction.

In German, Dialoge is the standard plural of Dialog, referring to conversations, dialogues in narratives, or staged exchanges. This usage is unrelated to the English noun except for shared origin; German uses capitalization of nouns. In other languages, the term may appear with varying spellings.

See also dialogue, dialog, monologue, screenplay.