Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

Kollegin

Translation (Übersetzung) female colleague
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [kɔˈleːɡɪn]
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feminine noun A1 people profession work
Kollegin is the feminine form of 'Kollege' (male colleague). It is a common noun used in professional and academic contexts. The plural is 'Kolleginnen'. In modern German, gender-neutral alternatives like 'Kolleg*in' or 'Kolleg:in' are sometimes used in inclusive writing.

Kollegin - German Nouns - Kollegin Meaning - Kollegin Translation - Kollegin Nouns Examples

Kollegin is a German Nouns

Learn Kollegin meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Kollegin is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Kollegin Examples (Beispiele) in English

Kollegin examples with English translations. See how to use Kollegin in sentences. Kollegin example sentences in English below.

Meine Kollegin arbeitet im selben Büro.
My colleague works in the same office.
Describing a workplace relationship.
Ich habe gestern mit einer Kollegin zu Mittag gegessen.
I had lunch with a colleague yesterday.
Social interaction at work.
Die neue Kollegin heißt Anna.
The new colleague is named Anna.
Introducing someone in a professional setting.
Kolleginnen sollten sich gegenseitig unterstützen.
Colleagues should support each other.
General advice about workplace behavior.
Sie ist eine sehr kompetente Kollegin.
She is a very competent colleague.
Praising a colleague's abilities.
Ich bespreche das Projekt mit meiner Kollegin.
I am discussing the project with my colleague.
Collaboration on work tasks.
Unsere Kollegin aus Berlin kommt morgen zu Besuch.
Our colleague from Berlin is visiting tomorrow.
Announcing a visit from a colleague.
Als Kollegin kann ich dir diesen Tipp geben.
As a colleague, I can give you this tip.
Offering advice in a professional role.
Die Kollegin hat den Bericht bereits fertiggestellt.
The colleague has already finished the report.
Updating on work progress.
Wir feiern den Geburtstag unserer Kollegin.
We are celebrating our colleague's birthday.
Social event at work.

Kollegin — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Kollegin — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Die Kollegin ist nett.
    Die Kollegin ist nett.
    No mistake here; this is a correct simple sentence. A common error might be using incorrect gender articles, but 'die' is correct for feminine nouns.
  • Ich arbeite mit mein Kollegin.
    Ich arbeite mit meiner Kollegin.
    Incorrect possessive pronoun case. After 'mit' (with), the dative case is required: 'meiner' (my) instead of 'mein'.
  • Kollegin Schmidt ist hier.
    Frau Schmidt ist hier.
    Using 'Kollegin' as a title like 'Frau' is informal and less common; 'Frau' is standard for addressing or referring to women by name in professional settings.

Kollegin Word Family - Kollegin Related Words - Kollegin Family Members

Kollegin Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Kollegin word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Kollegin family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Kollegin related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Masculine Form (Männliche Form)
Kollege
Meaning: male colleague
Example: Mein Kollege und ich arbeiten zusammen.
Noun
Plural Form (Pluralform)
Kolleginnen
Meaning: colleagues (female)
Example: Die Kolleginnen treffen sich zur Besprechung.
Noun
Related Noun (Verwandtes Substantiv)
Kollegium
Meaning: collegium, faculty
Example: Das Kollegium hat eine Entscheidung getroffen.
Noun

Kollegin Usage - Kollegin Collocations - Kollegin Idioms - Kollegin Synonyms - Kollegin Antonyms

Kollegin Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Kollegin Collocations (Kollokationen)

Kollegin collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Kollegin word combinations and how to use Kollegin with other words naturally.

eine nette Kollegin
a nice colleague
High frequency
meine direkte Kollegin
my direct colleague
Medium frequency
eine neue Kollegin
a new colleague
High frequency
mit einer Kollegin sprechen
to speak with a colleague
High frequency
eine erfahrene Kollegin
an experienced colleague
Medium frequency
Kollegin im Büro
colleague in the office
High frequency
eine hilfsbereite Kollegin
a helpful colleague
Medium frequency
als Kollegin arbeiten
to work as a colleague
Low frequency

Kollegin Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Eine Kollegin von der alten Schule
A colleague from the old school
Refers to someone with traditional, established methods or attitudes in their profession.
Wie Kollegin, so Kollegin
Like colleague, like colleague
Similar to 'like father, like son', implying colleagues share similar traits or behaviors.
Unter Kolleginnen
Among colleagues
Used to describe situations or conversations that happen privately within a group of colleagues.

Kollegin Synonyms (Synonyme)

Kollegin synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Kollegin and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Kollegin similar words and their usage.

Mitarbeiterin
Meaning: female employee
High similarity
Arbeitskollegin
Meaning: work colleague
High similarity
Berufskollegin
Meaning: professional colleague
Medium similarity
Teamkollegin
Meaning: team colleague
Medium similarity
Genossin
Meaning: comrade
Low similarity

Kollegin Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Vorgesetzte
Meaning: female superior
Konkurrentin
Meaning: female competitor
Fremde
Meaning: stranger

Kollegin Semantically Related Words - Kollegin Contextually Related Words - Kollegin Thematically Related Words

Kollegin Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Kollegin semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Kollegin. Explore Kollegin related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Kollegin contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Arbeit Büro Team Beruf Mitarbeiter Chef Projekt Meeting Branche Netzwerk

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