Korean · Work & Business
동료
dongnyo
Colleague
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you work with.
Example
동료들과 점심을 먹어요.
I have lunch with my colleagues.
Etymology
'동료' (dongnyo) combines '동' (dong, meaning 'same') and '료' (ryo, meaning 'companion'). It reflects the social nature of workplace relationships.
How & Where It’s Used
'동료' is generally used in informal contexts to describe colleagues. It is commonly used in spoken language during casual discussions about work.