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monologue

/ˈmɑnəˌlɔɡ/ /ˈmɑnəˌlɑɡ/

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noun

Monolog, Selbstgespräch

(authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.

Examples :

"During the school play, the lead actor delivered a long monologue about his challenging relationship with his father. "

Während des Schultheaters hielt der Hauptdarsteller einen langen Monolog über seine schwierige Beziehung zu seinem Vater.

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noun

Monolog, Stegreifrede

A long series of comic stories and jokes as an entertainment.

Examples :

"The comedian's monologue about his disastrous morning commute was filled with funny anecdotes. "

Der Monolog des Komikers über seinen katastrophalen Morgenweg war voller lustiger Anekdoten.

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noun

Monolog, Selbstgespräch

A long, uninterrupted utterance that monopolizes a conversation.

Examples :

"During dinner, my grandfather launched into a long monologue about his time in the army, and no one else could get a word in. "

Während des Abendessens begann mein Großvater einen langen Monolog über seine Zeit in der Armee, und niemand sonst konnte ein Wort sagen.

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verb

Einen Monolog halten

To deliver a monologue.

Examples :

"The teacher monopolized the class discussion, delivering a long monologue about the importance of punctuality. "

Der Lehrer hielt die Klassenbesprechung auf, indem er einen langen Monolog über die Bedeutung von Pünktlichkeit hielt.

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