Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Kollege

Translation (Übersetzung) colleague
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /kɔˈleːɡə/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
people profession work office business
Kollege is a masculine noun (der Kollege) that refers to a male colleague or coworker. The feminine form is 'Kollegin'. It is commonly used in professional and academic contexts. The word is derived from Latin 'collega' (partner in office). In German, it can be used more broadly than just workplace colleagues - for example, fellow students or members of the same profession.

Kollege - German Nouns - Kollege Meaning - Kollege Translation - Kollege Nouns Examples

Kollege is a German Nouns

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Kollege Examples (Beispiele) in English

Kollege examples with English translations. See how to use Kollege in sentences. Kollege example sentences in English below.

Mein Kollege arbeitet im Büro nebenan.
My colleague works in the office next door.
Workplace description
Ich treffe mich heute mit meinen Kollegen.
I'm meeting with my colleagues today.
Social arrangement
Er ist ein sehr hilfsbereiter Kollege.
He is a very helpful colleague.
Character description
Die Kollegen feiern zusammen Weihnachten.
The colleagues celebrate Christmas together.
Workplace tradition
Sie ist die neue Kollegin in unserer Abteilung.
She is the new colleague in our department.
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Kollege Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Kollege word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Kollege family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Kollege related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Feminine Form (Weibliche Form)
Kollegin
Meaning: female colleague
Example: Meine Kollegin kommt aus Berlin.
Noun
Plural Form (Pluralform)
Kollegen
Meaning: colleagues
Example: Alle Kollegen sind zur Besprechung eingeladen.
Noun
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
kollegial
Meaning: collegial
Example: Das Arbeitsklima hier ist sehr kollegial.
Adjective
Related Noun (Verwandtes Substantiv)
Kollegialität
Meaning: collegiality
Example: Die Kollegialität im Team ist ausgezeichnet.
Noun

Kollege Usage - Kollege Collocations - Kollege Idioms - Kollege Synonyms - Kollege Antonyms

Kollege Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Kollege Collocations (Kollokationen)

Kollege collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Kollege word combinations and how to use Kollege with other words naturally.

lieber Kollege
dear colleague
High frequency
Kollegen und Kolleginnen
male and female colleagues
High frequency
neuer Kollege
new colleague
High frequency
Kollege aus der Abteilung
colleague from the department
Medium frequency
Kollege werden
to become a colleague
Medium frequency
Kollege sein
to be a colleague
High frequency
Kollege helfen
to help a colleague
Medium frequency
Kollege treffen
to meet a colleague
Medium frequency
Kollege kennenlernen
to get to know a colleague
Medium frequency
Kollege vertreten
to represent/cover for a colleague
Medium frequency

Kollege Idioms (Redewendungen)

Kollege idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Kollege with meanings and explanations. Master Kollege expressions used in everyday German.

unter Kollegen
among colleagues
Used to describe situations or conversations that happen within the circle of colleagues
Kollege von nebenan
colleague from next door
Refers to a colleague who works in a nearby office or department
Kollege sein wie ein Bruder
to be a colleague like a brother
Describes a very close, friendly relationship with a colleague

Kollege Synonyms (Synonyme)

Kollege synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Kollege and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Kollege similar words and their usage.

Mitarbeiter
Meaning: employee/staff member
High similarity
Arbeitskollege
Meaning: work colleague
High similarity
Berufskollege
Meaning: professional colleague
High similarity
Teamkollege
Meaning: team colleague
Medium similarity
Amtskollege
Meaning: official colleague
Low similarity

Kollege Antonyms (Antonyme)

Kollege antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Kollege. Discover Kollege opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Chef
Meaning: boss
Konkurrent
Meaning: competitor
Fremder
Meaning: stranger

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Kollege Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Kollege semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Kollege. Explore Kollege related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Kollege contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Arbeit Büro Team Beruf Mitarbeiter Chef Projekt Meeting Arbeitsplatz Firma

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