der Kollege
colleague
How do you say “colleague” in German? It’s der Kollege. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Kollegen
Pronunciationder-ko-LEH-geh
Example
Meine Kollegen sind nett.
My colleagues are nice.
Memory tip
Think 'Cole' + 'leg' → COLE-LEG → colleague; picture Cole as your workmate to remember 'Kollege'.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Kollege» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Kollege» is der.
What is the plural of «Kollege»?
The plural is die Kollegen.
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