Norwegian · Work & Business
Kollega
Colleague
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A person you work with.
Example
Jeg spiser lunsj med kollegene mine.
I eat lunch with my colleagues.
Etymology
'Kollega' comes from the Latin 'collega', meaning 'a person chosen to work together with another.' This term emphasizes professional companionship.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kollega' is used predominantly in formal contexts involving workplace discussions. It is common in both spoken and written forms across Norway.