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коллега

Translation of коллега

co-worker

Russian word in Latin letters: kollega

Meaning of коллега

Russian

тот, кто работает рядом с тобой, например в одном офисе

English

someone you work with

co-worker

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[kɐˈlʲɛɡə]
Russian · Female

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  1. My co-worker helped me finish the report.

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    Мой коллега помог мне закончить отчёт.

  2. I sat next to a co-worker at lunch.

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    За обедом я сидел рядом с коллегой.

коллега synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between коллега, сослуживец, and сотрудник

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сослуживец

Someone you work or served with; a bit old-fashioned, also army.

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сотрудник

Any employee of a company, not necessarily your peer.

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коллега belongs to the topic "Teamwork →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does коллега mean?

someone you work with

How do you pronounce коллега?

коллега is pronounced [kɐˈlʲɛɡə], in Latin letters “kollega”.

How is коллега used in a sentence?

My co-worker helped me finish the report. Translation: Мой коллега помог мне закончить отчёт.

Is коллега part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, коллега (co-worker) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is коллега part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, коллега (co-worker) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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