Collega
Example: Mijn collega heeft een interessante presentatie gegeven vandaag.
Definition
"Collega" is an adjective used to describe someone who works together with others in the same profession or organization, often implying a cooperative or friendly relationship. For example, in "Mijn collega heeft een interessante presentatie gegeven vandaag," it refers to a coworker who gave a presentation.
Etymology
The word "collega" originates from the Latin term "collega," meaning a partner in office or colleague. It entered Dutch through French or directly from Latin, reflecting a shared professional connection. Did you know? The root "col-" means 'together,' highlighting teamwork in the word's origin.
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"Collega" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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