How do you say "The colleagues" in German?

"The colleagues" in German is "Die Kollegen". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Die Kollegen" mean in English?

"Die Kollegen" means "The colleagues" in English.

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How to Say ‘The colleagues’ in German

Die Kollegen

dee koh-LAY-guhn

[dee koh-LAY-guhn]

Phrase Breakdown

Die

[dee]

the

The plural definite article here, used with Kollegen.

Example

Die Kollegen wirken auf der Messe sehr offen.

The colleagues seem very open at the fair.

Kollegen

[koh-LAY-guhn]

colleagues

Refers to coworkers or fellow employees in a company.

Example

Die Kollegen unterstützen neue Teammitglieder von Anfang an.

The colleagues support new team members from the beginning.

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