Type in ➚ :
conversation - Dictionary

conversation

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

UK: /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ | US: /ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

  • A spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings between two or more people.
  • An informal discussion on various topics.

Usage Examples

  • "We had a long conversation about the future of technology."
  • "Their conversation was filled with laughter and joy."

Etymology

From Latin "conversationem" (the act of living with, having dealings with others), from "conversari" (to associate with, keep company with).

Synonyms

  • Dialogue
  • Discussion
  • Talk
  • Chat

Antonyms

  • Silence
  • Mutism
  • Quiet

Translations

Major Global Languages

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Conversación /kon-ber-sa-THYON/
French Conversation /kɔ̃.vɛʁ.sa.sjɔ̃/
German Gespräch /ɡəˈʃpʁɛːç/
Chinese 对话 (duìhuà) /dway-hwah/
Russian Разговор /raz-ga-VOR/

Indian Languages

Language Translation Pronunciation
Hindi बातचीत /baat-cheet/
Bengali আলোচনা /alochona/
Tamil உரையாடல் /uraiyaadal/
Telugu సంవాదం /sambhaashana/
Marathi संवाद /san-vaad/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In American English, the stress is placed on the second syllable, whereas British English tends to articulate all syllables more distinctly.

Historical Usage

The word "conversation" has evolved from meaning "way of living" in Middle English to its modern meaning of verbal exchange.

Cultural Nuances

Some cultures place great emphasis on small talk before serious discussions, while others prefer direct conversations.

More Information

Conversations play a vital role in social bonding, information exchange, and relationship-building across cultures and societies.

  1. Home
  2.  › 
  3. language
  4.  › 
  5. telugu-dictionary-translation-meaning-of-conversation