A2 Collocation 격식체

የስራ ባልደረባ

የስራ ባልደረባ

Colleague

Someone you work with

🌍

문화적 배경

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).

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The 'My' Suffix

Always remember to add '-ዬ' (yé) when talking about *your* colleague. It's the most common way to use the word.

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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.

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.

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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.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'colleague'.

ይህ ሰው የኔ የስራ _______ ነው።

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ባልደረባ

'ባልደረባ' is the most accurate term for a professional associate.

How do you say 'My colleagues' in Amharic?

Which one is correct?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: የስራ ባልደረቦቼ

'-och' makes it plural, and '-é' makes it 'my'.

Match the phrase to the context.

When would you use 'የስራ ባልደረባ'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In a job interview

It is a professional term suited for formal environments.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

Workplace Relationships

🤝

Peer

  • የስራ ባልደረባ
  • የስራ ጓደኛ
👑

Superior

  • አለቃ
  • ስራ አስኪያጅ
📝

Subordinate

  • ረዳት
  • ሰራተኛ

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'colleague'. Fill Blank A2

ይህ ሰው የኔ የስራ _______ ነው።

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ባልደረባ

'ባልደረባ' is the most accurate term for a professional associate.

How do you say 'My colleagues' in Amharic? Choose A2

Which one is correct?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: የስራ ባልደረቦቼ

'-och' makes it plural, and '-é' makes it 'my'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A2

When would you use 'የስራ ባልደረባ'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In a job interview

It is a professional term suited for formal environments.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

The 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.

관련 표현

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የስራ ጓደኛ

similar

Work friend

🔗

አለቃ

contrast

Boss

🔗

ሰራተኛ

specialized form

Worker/Employee

🔗

ተባባሪ

similar

Associate/Collaborator

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