Finnish · Work & Business
Kollega
Colleague
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you work with.
Example
Syön lounasta kollegoiden kanssa.
I eat lunch with my colleagues.
Etymology
'Kollega' is borrowed from the Latin 'collēga', which refers to a colleague or associate. It has been integrated into Finnish vocabulary with little alteration.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both written and spoken contexts, 'kollega' is neutral in formality and can refer to colleagues in various professional settings. It is widely understood and used.