When you are talking about someone you work with, you can use the word kollega. This word is a noun.
It means a person who works in the same profession or organization as you do.
You might say, "My kollega helped me with the project."
It's a useful word to know when you're talking about your workplace or professional relationships.
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Many Finnish words related to work and official titles have Latin or German origins, reflecting historical influences.
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The word is short and similar to English, making it easy to recognize.
Straightforward spelling and pronunciation.
Easy to pronounce, similar to English.
Distinctive sound, easy to differentiate.
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Used for students in primary and secondary schools.
Means bookstore.
Used for spicy food.
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Often confused with 'student' in English, but its usage can be broader.
'Opiskelija' specifically refers to someone studying at a higher education institution (university or polytechnic). For primary or secondary school students, 'oppilas' is used.
Hän on Tampereen yliopiston opiskelija. (He/She is a student at the University of Tampere.)
Direct translation is 'knowledge machine,' but it means 'computer.'
While 'tieto' means knowledge, 'tietokone' is the standard word for 'computer.' There isn't a separate word for 'knowledge machine' in a literal sense.
Minulla on uusi tietokone. (I have a new computer.)
Can be confused with 'bookstore' due to the 'kirja' (book) root.
'Kirjasto' means 'library,' a place to borrow books. 'Kirjakauppa' is the word for 'bookstore,' a place to buy books.
Menen kirjastoon lainaamaan kirjoja. (I'm going to the library to borrow books.)
Can be confused with 'hot' in the sense of temperature and 'hot' in the sense of spicy.
'Kuuma' specifically refers to temperature (e.g., hot water, hot weather). For spicy food, 'tulinen' is used.
Vesi on kuumaa. (The water is hot.) Ruoka on tulista. (The food is spicy.)
Often confused with 'bad' due to some similar contexts.
'Vaikea' means 'difficult' or 'hard.' 'Huono' is the word for 'bad.' While something difficult might feel bad, they are distinct concepts.
Tämä tehtävä on vaikea. (This task is difficult.) Tämä elokuva on huono. (This movie is bad.)
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Adjektive
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The word kollega is a direct loanword from Swedish and is commonly used in Finnish to refer to a colleague or co-worker. It's a useful term in professional settings. It can be used for someone you work closely with or someone in the same profession.
A common mistake might be to confuse kollega with a general 'friend' from work. While a colleague can be a friend, the term itself specifically denotes a professional relationship. Another mistake could be using it for someone you just know who works in the same building but not directly with you.
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Latin
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: colleague, partner in office
Indo-EuropeanKultureller Kontext
When addressing a colleague in Finland, it's common to use their first name, even in more formal settings, fostering a sense of equality and approachability. While 'kollega' is a common term, Finns also frequently use more descriptive phrases like 'työkaveri' (workmate) to emphasize camaraderie and teamwork within the workplace. This preference highlights the value placed on collaboration and a supportive work environment in Finnish culture.
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My colleague is friendly.
He works with a colleague.
I met a new colleague today.
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Minulla on uusi kollega.
Focus: kollega
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Hän on minun kollegani.
Focus: kollegani
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Missä kollega on?
Focus: Missä
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Minun ___ on todella mukava ja auttavainen.
The sentence talks about someone at work who is nice and helpful, so 'kollega' (colleague) fits best.
Tänään tapaan uuden ___ palaverissa.
In a 'palaveri' (meeting), you typically meet a 'kollega' (colleague). The word is in the genitive case because of 'uuden'.
Voitko kysyä minun ___ hänen mielipidettään?
To ask for an opinion in a work context, 'kollegalta' (from a colleague) is appropriate. The word is in the ablative case.
Meillä on avoin kommunikaatio kaikkien ___ kesken.
In a work environment, 'kollegoiden' (colleagues) makes sense in the context of open communication.
Hän työskentelee tiiviisti ___ kanssa projektissa.
When working on a 'projekti' (project), one usually works closely with a 'kollega' (colleague). The word is in the genitive case.
On tärkeää tukea ___ työssä.
In a work setting, it's important to support your 'kollegaa' (colleague). The word is in the partitive case because of the verb 'tukea'.
Which word means 'colleague' in Finnish?
'Kollega' is the Finnish word for colleague.
Choose the correct sentence: My colleague is nice.
'Kollega' means colleague. 'On mukava' means 'is nice'.
Who is a 'kollega'?
The definition of 'kollega' is 'a person with whom one works'.
A 'kollega' is someone you study with.
No, a 'kollega' is someone you work with.
You can say 'Hyvä kollega!' (Good colleague!) to a co-worker.
Yes, this is a correct and polite way to address a co-worker.
'Kollega' means friend.
No, 'kollega' means colleague, not friend. The word for friend is 'ystävä'.
My colleague is very nice.
I met a new colleague today.
I talked with a colleague about the project.
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Tervehdi kollegaasi aamulla.
Focus: kollegaasi
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Esittele itsesi uudelle kollegalle.
Focus: kollegalle
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Kiitä kollegaasi avusta.
Focus: kollegaasi
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The speaker is asking about a new colleague.
The speaker met an old colleague.
The sentence emphasizes the importance of getting along with colleagues.
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Keskustele kollegoidesi kanssa aktiivisesti hankkeen tavoitteista.
Focus: kollegoidesi
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Miten voit parhaiten tukea uutta kollegaasi tiimissä?
Focus: tukea
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Minulla on usein mielenkiintoisia keskusteluja kollegoideni kanssa työpaikalla.
Focus: keskusteluja
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This sentence describes a helpful colleague. The words are ordered to form a complete and grammatically correct Finnish sentence, starting with the possessive pronoun, followed by the noun in the nominative, the verb 'olla' (to be) conjugated in the third person singular, and then the adverb and adjective.
This sentence describes meeting a new colleague. The words are ordered to form a complete and grammatically correct Finnish sentence, with the verb 'tavata' (to meet) in the past tense, followed by the object in the genitive case (new colleague), and then the time and place adverbs.
This sentence describes working together on a project. The words are ordered to form a complete and grammatically correct Finnish sentence, starting with the subject (my colleague and I), followed by the verb 'työskennellä' (to work) in the plural, and then the adverb 'yhdessä' (together) and the prepositional phrase.
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