dialect

ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt
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Translation of dialect from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

linguistics

regional language variation with unique grammar and vocabulary
  • The dialect spoken in the village is unique.Het dialect dat in het dorp wordt gesproken is uniek.
2.

social judgment

language form seen as inferior or substandard
  • Some view the local dialect as less proper.Sommigen beschouwen het lokale dialect als minder correct.
3.

technology

TECH.
non-standardized programming language variant
TECH.
  • This code is written in a dialect of Python.Deze code is geschreven in een dialect van Python.
4.

ornithology

TECH.
bird vocalization variant in a specific area
TECH.
  • The bird's dialect varies by region.Het dialect van de vogel varieert per regio.
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Expressions with dialect: examples in English and translations in Dutch

eye dialectn.
The novelist used eye dialect to make the dialogue sound informal.
standaardtaal
The standard dialect is taught in schools to promote uniformity in communication.
dialectatlas
taalkaart
The dialect atlas revealed regional language differences.
dialectcontinuüm
dialectencontinuüm
The dialect continuum shows gradual changes across the region.
dialectgeografie
taalgeografie
Dialect geography reveals how accents vary across regions.

Synonyms and analogies of dialect in English

n.vernacularpatoisjargonMore synonyms

Examples of dialect in a sentence

  • She studied the dialects of different Italian regions.
  • The dialect was mocked by outsiders.
  • Her dialect was often misunderstood.
  • Developers often create dialects to suit specific needs.
  • Each dialect may have unique syntax rules.
  • Different dialects can be heard in nearby valleys.

Translations of "dialect" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dialectnn.

The population north of the border speaks a different dialect.

De bevolking ten noorden van de grens spreekt een ander dialect.

The dialect changed noticeably after years of outside influence on the community.

Het dialect veranderde merkbaar na jarenlange invloed van buitenaf op de gemeenschap.

The dialect of this coastal town features several distinct grammatical structures.

Het dialect van dit kustplaatsje heeft een aantal heel eigen grammaticale kenmerken.

The writer stayed true to his colors and wrote in his native dialect.

De schrijver bleef trouw aan zichzelf en schreef in zijn eigen dialect.

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Other translations for dialect:

  • streektaalnf.

dialect: Examples and translations in context

They recorded the spoken language for research on dialect differences.

Ze namen de gesproken taal op voor onderzoek naar verschillen tussen dialecten.

Travelers often have trouble understanding the dialect of remote areas.

Reizigers hebben vaak moeite het dialect van afgelegen gebieden te verstaan.

The dialect is a form of spoken language specific to that region.

Het dialect is een vorm van gesproken taal die typisch is voor die regio.

Learning the dialect made exploring the region's culture much more enriching.

Door het dialect te leren werd het ontdekken van de regionale cultuur veel rijker.

She recognised the dialect, but couldn't put a name to the region.

Ze herkende het dialect, maar kon de regio geen naam geven.

Among all the languages, this dialect is considered the rarest.

Van alle talen wordt dit dialect als het allerzeldzaamste beschouwd.

See also:

standard dialect
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