ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ, διαλεκτος
DIALEKTOS, dialektos
Sounds Like: dee-ah-LEK-tos
Translations: dialect, language, speech, a dialect, a language, a speech
From the root: ΔΙΑΛΕΚΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a specific language or a regional variety of a language, often implying a distinct way of speaking. It is a compound word, formed from 'διά' (through, across) and 'λέγω' (to speak, say). In the New Testament, it is frequently used to denote the native language of a particular people or region, such as the 'Hebrew dialect' or the 'language of the Lycaonians'. It can be used in sentences to specify the language being spoken or understood.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1258 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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