English–German

“colleague” in German

German

AlsoKollegin

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔˈleːgə/

Example

Ich sehe meinen Kollegen oft.

I often see my colleague.

Illustration for Kollege (colleague)

How to say “colleague” in German

“Colleague” in German is Kollege.

A person who works alongside others in the same workplace or profession.

Full entry for Kollege: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kollege

Mein neuer Kollege stellt sich heute vor.

My new colleague is introducing himself today.

Tips for using Kollege

  • Kollege is masculine, while Kollegin is the standard feminine form; the plural is Kollegen for a mixed or all-male group.

Other German words for “colleague”

Ich treffe heute meine Kollegin zum Mittagessen.

I'm meeting my colleague for lunch today.

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