diyalog

Diyalog is the Turkish word for dialogue, defined as a conversation between two or more participants in which ideas, information, or feelings are exchanged. As a term, it mirrors the broader linguistic concept of dialogue found in many languages, with its etymology tracing back to Greek dialogos, via Latin and French into Turkish.

In literature and drama, a diyalog is a primary form of interaction, used to reveal character, present conflicting viewpoints, and advance the plot. Classic examples include the philosophical dialogues attributed to Plato, which stage questions and answers as a method of inquiry. In modern fiction and screenwriting, dialogue conveys tone, voice, and pacing more directly than description.

In linguistics, dialogue is studied as turn-taking, adjacency pairs, repair, and other conversational structures. It contrasts with monologue and with soliloquy, and it can be structured as a spoken play, a radio program, or a casual exchange.

In technology, dialogue systems or chatbots simulate human conversation through natural language processing and artificial intelligence. In diplomacy and intercultural communication, dialogue refers to structured, ongoing conversations intended to resolve conflicts and build mutual understanding.