Significado
Someone you work with
Contexto cultural
Colleagues often form an 'Iddir' to support each other during funerals or weddings. This makes the 'colleague' relationship much deeper than in the West. Workplace 'Buna' (coffee) is where colleagues bond. It is considered rude to skip it consistently as it's seen as rejecting the 'Baladeraba' bond. Even with a 'Baladeraba,' if they are much older, you might add 'Gash' or 'Adde' before their name to show respect. While the term is neutral, the way you address a female colleague formally often involves 'ወይዘሪት' (Miss) or 'ወይዘሮ' (Mrs).
The 'My' Suffix
Always remember to add '-ዬ' (yé) when talking about *your* colleague. It's the most common way to use the word.
Don't be too cold
If you've worked with someone for 10 years, calling them 'የስራ ባልደረባ' might sound a bit distant. Switch to 'የስራ ጓደኛ' in casual talk.
Significado
Someone you work with
The 'My' Suffix
Always remember to add '-ዬ' (yé) when talking about *your* colleague. It's the most common way to use the word.
Don't be too cold
If you've worked with someone for 10 years, calling them 'የስራ ባልደረባ' might sound a bit distant. Switch to 'የስራ ጓደኛ' in casual talk.
Plural Respect
When talking about an older colleague, use the plural form 'ናቸው' (nachew) for the verb to show respect, even if it's just one person.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'colleague'.
ይህ ሰው የኔ የስራ _______ ነው።
'ባልደረባ' is the most accurate term for a professional associate.
How do you say 'My colleagues' in Amharic?
Which one is correct?
'-och' makes it plural, and '-é' makes it 'my'.
Match the phrase to the context.
When would you use 'የስራ ባልደረባ'?
It is a professional term suited for formal environments.
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Ayudas visuales
Workplace Relationships
Peer
- • የስራ ባልደረባ
- • የስራ ጓደኛ
Superior
- • አለቃ
- • ስራ አስኪያጅ
Subordinate
- • ረዳት
- • ሰራተኛ
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosይህ ሰው የኔ የስራ _______ ነው።
'ባልደረባ' is the most accurate term for a professional associate.
Which one is correct?
'-och' makes it plural, and '-é' makes it 'my'.
When would you use 'የስራ ባልደረባ'?
It is a professional term suited for formal environments.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasThe noun itself is gender-neutral. The gender is determined by the verb or the pronouns used with it.
No, for classmates use 'የክፍል ጓደኛ' (Yäkifil guadäñña).
Use 'የቀድሞ የስራ ባልደረባ' (Yäqädmo yäsira balädäräba).
It's better to use 'አለቃ' (Aleqa) or their specific title to show proper respect.
'Baladeraba' is an associate/colleague, while 'Guadäñña' is a friend. One is professional, the other is personal.
Frases relacionadas
የስራ ጓደኛ
similarWork friend
አለቃ
contrastBoss
ሰራተኛ
specialized formWorker/Employee
ተባባሪ
similarAssociate/Collaborator
