NOUN

Kollege/kɔˈleːɡə/colleague; coworker

Kollege is a German noun that means colleague or coworker. It is pronounced /kɔˈleːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kollegen".

Definitions

1.a person with whom one works in the same company or organization(workplace)

a.male coworker in a professional or work context

Mein Kollege hilft mir oft bei schwierigen Aufgaben.My colleague often helps me with difficult tasks.

2.a member of the same group or field; peer(general)

a.fellow member of a professional association or similar group

Die Kollegen auf der Konferenz waren sehr freundlich.The colleagues at the conference were very friendly.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kollegedie Kollegen
Genitivedes Kollegender Kollegen
Dativedem Kollegenden Kollegen
Accusativeden Kollegendie Kollegen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kollege" mean in English?
"Kollege" means colleague or coworker. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kollege"?
"Kollege" is pronounced /kɔˈleːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kollege" der, die, or das?
"Kollege" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Kollege"?
The plural of "Kollege" is "Kollegen".
What part of speech is "Kollege"?
"Kollege" is a noun in German.

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