die Kollegin, -nen
colleague · female colleague
Eine Frau, mit der man zusammen arbeitet.
The German word "Kollegin" is a feminine noun meaning female colleague. It is derived from "Kollege" (male colleague) with the feminine suffix "-in" added, which indicates a female person.
- Kollege: colleague (male)
- -in: feminine suffix
Similar words:
- Mitarbeiterin (female employee/co-worker)
- Teammitglied (team member, gender-neutral)
- Arbeitskollegin (female work colleague)
Differences:
- Kollegin specifically denotes a female colleague, typically working in the same profession or organization.
- Mitarbeiterin generalizes to any female employee, not necessarily a peer or equal role.
- Teammitglied is broader and gender-neutral, referring to any team member.
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Examples
Meine Kollegin arbeitet in der gleichen Abteilung.noun
My colleague works in the same department.
Die Kollegin hat heute viel zu tun.noun
The colleague has a lot to do today.
Meine Kollegin kommt morgen zurück.noun
My colleague is coming back tomorrow.
Deine Kollegin hat heute frei.noun
Your female colleague has the day off today.
Die Kollegin arbeitet im Büro nebenan.noun
The colleague works in the office next door.
Mit den Kolleginnen gehe ich manchmal Mittag essen.noun
With the female colleagues I sometimes go out for lunch.
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