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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries同事
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tóngshì
"她与同事们合作得很好。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
"She often collaborates with her colleagues on various projects." - 2
A fellow member of a profession or organization.
"He is respected by his colleagues for his expertise."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'colleague' originates from the Latin 'collega', meaning 'partner' or 'associate', which is a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'legare' (to choose or appoint). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to refer specifically to a fellow worker or associate in a professional context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Colleagues" is said worldwide
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collègues
Transliteration: kɔ.leɡ
"Elle travaille en étroite collaboration avec ses collègues."
Kollegen
Transliteration: koˈleːɡn
"Er hat ein gutes Verhältnis zu seinen Kollegen."
colleghi
Transliteration: koˈleːɡi
"Collabora spesso con i suoi colleghi."
colegas
Transliteration: koˈleɣas
"Ella trabaja bien con sus colegas."
colegas
Transliteration: koˈleɡɐs
"Ele se dá bem com os colegas."
सहकर्मी
Transliteration: sahakarmi
"वह अपने सहकर्मियों के साथ काम करता है।"
同事
Transliteration: tóngshì
"她与同事们合作得很好。"
동료
Transliteration: dongryo
"그녀는 동료들과 잘 협력합니다."
同僚
Transliteration: dōryō
"彼女は同僚とよく協力します。"
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