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"Colleague" in Italian: collega
il/la collega
Colleague in Italian is il collega (m) or la collega (f)—same noun form collega with different articles. Plural is i colleghi / le colleghe.
Office intro
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How to pronounce collega
Say it
koh-LEG-gah
/koˈlɛg.ga/
Collega stresses LEG: koh-LEG-gah. Hard gg sound.
"Colleague" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il collega | the colleague (m) Male coworker. | Male coworker. |
| la collega | the colleague (f) Female coworker. | Female coworker. |
| i colleghi | the colleagues (m/mixed) Office group. | Office group. |
| collega di lavoro | work colleague Emphasizing work. | Emphasizing work. |
How to use collega in real life
- 1Office intro
Ti presento un collega del marketing.
I'll introduce a colleague from marketing.
Un collega.
- 2Team chat
La collega ha già inviato il report.
The colleague already sent the report.
La collega.
- 3After work
Esco con i colleghi dopo le sei.
I'm going out with colleagues after six.
I colleghi.
Mistakes English speakers make with collega
Incorrect: Il collegha.
Correct: Il collega.
Spelling is collega with gg.
Incorrect: La collegue.
Correct: La collega.
Italian form is collega.
Good to know
Italians use collega for peers at work; il capo is the boss. After-work aperitivo with i colleghi is a common social ritual in cities.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the office kitchen
ChatPal
Hai visto il collega nuovo?
Have you seen the new colleague?
You
Sì. La collega del desk vicino è simpatica.
Yes. The colleague at the next desk is nice.
ChatPal
Domani pranziamo con i colleghi.
Tomorrow we're having lunch with the colleagues.
You
Ci sto. Presentami il collega del piano di sopra.
I'm in. Introduce me to the colleague upstairs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Colleague" in Italian
Same word for men and women?
Yes: collega; only the article changes.
Plural?
I colleghi / le colleghe.
Coworker vs friend?
Collega is work; amico/a is friend.
Boss?
Il capo, not collega.
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