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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kollege | die Kollegen |
| Genitive | des Kollegen | der Kollegen |
| Dative | dem Kollegen | den Kollegen |
| Accusative | den Kollegen | die 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.
