Der Kollege
Example: Mein Kollege hilft mir oft bei der Arbeit.
Definition
"Der Kollege" refers to a person who works together with others in the same profession or workplace, often providing support and collaboration, as in the phrase 'Mein Kollege hilft mir oft bei der Arbeit,' meaning 'My colleague often helps me at work.'
Etymology
The word "der Kollege" originates from the Latin term 'collega,' meaning 'partner in office' or 'associate.' It entered German through French or directly from Latin, retaining the sense of someone sharing a common professional role or duty. Did you know that the Latin root 'col-' means 'together,' highlighting the cooperative aspect of colleagues?
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"Der Kollege" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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