Czech · Work & Business
kolega
colleague
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A person you work with.
Example
Moji kolegové jsou milí.
My colleagues are nice.
Etymology
'Kolega' comes from the Latin 'collega', which means 'co-worker' or 'associate'. The term has been adapted into Czech to signify someone working alongside another.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kolega' is used in both formal and informal situations, being common in workplace conversations and discussions, across all regions.