How do you use "colleague" in a sentence?

I discussed the proposal with my colleagues before the meeting. She's highly respected by her colleagues in the industry. Several colleagues from my previous job stayed in touch.

colleague

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Meaning: A person you work with, especially in a professional setting

同事，同僚

colega, compañero de trabajo

同僚、仲間

동료, 직장 동료

A colleague is a person you work with, especially in a professional setting. Unlike 'co-worker' which is more casual, 'colleague' suggests a similar level of expertise or rank. The term is commonly used in offices, academia, and professional fields.

「colleague」是与你一起工作的人，尤其是在专业环境中。与更随意的「co-worker」不同，「colleague」暗示类似的专业水平或级别。这个术语常用于办公室、学术界和专业领域。

Un «colleague» es una persona con la que trabajas, especialmente en un entorno profesional. A diferencia de «co-worker» que es más casual, «colleague» sugiere un nivel similar de experiencia o rango. El término se usa comúnmente en oficinas, el mundo académico y campos profesionales.

「colleague」は一緒に働く人、特に専門的な環境での人を指します。よりカジュアルな「co-worker」とは異なり、「colleague」は同様のレベルの専門知識や地位を示唆します。この用語はオフィス、学界、専門分野で一般的に使用されます。

colleague는 함께 일하는 사람, 특히 전문적인 환경에서의 동료를 의미합니다. 좀 더 캐주얼한 'co-worker'와 달리, 'colleague'는 비슷한 수준의 전문성이나 직급을 암시합니다. 이 용어는 사무실, 학계, 전문 분야에서 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

I discussed the proposal with my colleagues before the meeting.
会议前我和同事讨论了这个提案。
Discutí la propuesta con mis colegas antes de la reunión.
会議の前に同僚とその提案について話し合いました。
회의 전에 동료들과 그 제안에 대해 논의했습니다.
She's highly respected by her colleagues in the industry.
她在业内深受同事尊敬。
Es muy respetada por sus colegas en la industria.
彼女は業界の同僚から非常に尊敬されています。
그녀는 업계 동료들로부터 매우 존경받고 있습니다.
Several colleagues from my previous job stayed in touch.
我和以前工作的几位同事保持着联系。
Varios colegas de mi trabajo anterior mantuvieron el contacto.
前の職場の何人かの同僚とは連絡を取り合っています。
이전 직장의 몇몇 동료들과 계속 연락하고 지냅니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From French 'collègue', from Latin 'collega' meaning 'one chosen alongside another', from 'com-' (with) and 'legare' (to choose, appoint). Related to 'delegate', 'legal', and 'allege'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'collega' meaning 'one chosen along with another,' from 'com-' (with) and 'legare' (to choose as deputy). The word emphasises working together in a chosen profession, reflecting its origins in professional partnerships.