Dialekt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brogue noun A strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
- dialect noun A form of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular group, differing from the standard version in vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.
- idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
- vernacular noun The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.
Senses
Dialekt is used for these senses in English:
- brogue A strong dialectal accent, usually Irish or Scottish.
- idiom A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
- vernacular Language unique to a particular group of people.
brogue — full definition
- noun A strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
- noun A sturdy lace-up shoe decorated with small punched holes and a pointed toe piece.
- noun A heavy shoe made from untreated leather.
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