No. 9,558 in German
monolog
A "monolog" is a speech delivered by one person, often expressing their thoughts aloud.
In a sentence
Der Schauspieler hielt auf der Bühne einen beeindruckenden Monolog.
The actor delivered an impressive monologue on stage.
In this sentence, 'Monolog' refers to a long speech by one actor in a play or movie.
In meinem Tagebuch führe ich oft einen Monolog mit mir selbst.
In my diary, I often have a monologue with myself.
Here, 'Monolog' describes a form of inner speech or self-talk.
Der Vortrag des Professors war eher ein Monolog, ohne viel Interaktion mit den Zuhörern.
The professor's lecture was more of a monologue, without much interaction with the audience.
In this context, 'Monolog' is used metaphorically for a one-sided communication or presentation.
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