colleague — a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːliːɡ/
Korean meaning: 동료, 직장 동료
Korean pronunciation: 칼-리그 (강세: 칼)
Example Sentences
- My colleague always steals my lunch from the office fridge, but I still consider him a friend.
- She introduced me to her new colleague who joined the marketing team.
- My colleagues and I decided to surprise our boss by actually finishing a project on time.
colleague
NOUN//ˈkɑːliːɡ//
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Office workers collaborating together
My colleague whispers intrigue that conquers fatigue!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, '함께 선택된 사람'이라는 의미에서 출발했습니다. 원래는 교회나 대학에서 함께 일하는 성직자나 교수들을 가리켰지만, 점차 모든 직업 분야의 동료를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My colleague always steals my lunch from the office fridge, but I still consider him a friend.”
“She introduced me to her new colleague who joined the marketing team.”
“My colleagues and I decided to surprise our boss by actually finishing a project on time.”
“I rely on my colleagues for advice when facing difficult decisions.”
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