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kollega→ colleagueFinnish word meaning

"kollega" is a B1-level Finnish word meaning "colleague". Below you can find 37 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Lunch Room
A1Work & Career

The Lunch Room

Kollegani Anna tulee sisään.

My colleague Anna comes in.

The Printer Problem
A1Work & Career

The Printer Problem

Tom pyytää apua kollegaltaan Saralta.

Tom asks his colleague Sara for help.

The Coffee Machine is Broken
A1Everyday Situations

The Coffee Machine is Broken

Hänen kollegansa Tom tulee keittiöön.

Her colleague Tom comes to the kitchen.

Who Sent the Flowers?
A2Mystery & Curiosity

Who Sent the Flowers?

Hänen kollegansa Tom oli aina hyvin ystävällinen.

Her colleague Tom was always very friendly.

The Difficult Customer
A2Work & Career

The Difficult Customer

Kollegani Sarah oli jo paikalla järjestämässä hyllyjä.

My colleague Sarah was already there, organizing the shelves.

The New Boss
A2Work & Career

The New Boss

Hänen kollegansa Tom tuli sisään näyttäen väsyneeltä.

Her colleague Tom walked in looking tired.

Team Building Day
A2Work & Career

Team Building Day

Kollegani Maria istui vieressäni bussissa.

My colleague Maria sat next to me on the bus.

The Work Email
A2Work & Career

The Work Email

Kaksi muuta kollegaa on jo siellä.

Two other colleagues are already there.

The Anonymous Message
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Anonymous Message

Hän näytti viestin kollegallensa Tomille.

She showed the note to her colleague, Tom.

Video Meeting Fail
A2Work & Career

Video Meeting Fail

Hänen pomonsa ja viisi kollegaa ilmestyivät ruudulle.

His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.

Boss and Employee
A2Dialogue Practice

Boss and Employee

Hänen kollegansa Tom huomasi, että jotain oli toisin.

Her colleague Tom noticed something was different.

Remote Work Problems
A2Work & Career

Remote Work Problems

'Kuuletteko minua?' Daniel kysyi kollegoiltaan.

'Can you hear me?' Daniel asked his colleagues.

Dress Code Mistake
A2Funny Mistakes

Dress Code Mistake

Hän halusi tehdä hyvän vaikutuksen uusiin kollegoihinsa.

He wanted to make a good impression on his new colleagues.

The Accidental Reply All
A2Funny Mistakes

The Accidental Reply All

Hänen kollegansa Sarah tuli hänen työpöytänsä luo sanomaan hei.

His colleague Sarah came to his desk to say hello.

The Temp Job
A2Work & Career

The Temp Job

Lounaalla Emma tapasi joitakin kollegoitaan.

At lunch, Emma met some of her colleagues.

The Work Anniversary
A2Work & Career

The Work Anniversary

Kun hän saapui, hänen kollegansa olivat jo työpöytiensä ääressä.

When he arrived, his colleagues were already at their desks.

Taking Meeting Notes
A2Work & Career

Taking Meeting Notes

Hänen kollegansa Mark istui hänen viereensä ja hymyili.

Her colleague Mark sat next to her and smiled.

At the Electronics Store
A2Everyday Situations

At the Electronics Store

'Osallistun myös videopalavereihin kollegoideni kanssa,' hän lisäsi.

'I also attend video meetings with my colleagues,' she added.

Quitting Sugar
B1Health & Wellness

Quitting Sugar

Kuukauden jälkeen Sara huomasi hämmästyttäviä muutoksia.

After one month, Sara noticed amazing changes.

Mental Health Day
B1Health & Wellness

Mental Health Day

Mitä hänen kollegansa ajattelisivat? Tuomitsisivatko he hänet?

What would her colleagues think? Would they judge her?

Dealing with Work Stress
B1Work & Career

Dealing with Work Stress

Kaksi kollegaa oli lähtenyt yrityksestä, ja heidän työnsä oli nyt hänen vastuullaan.

Two colleagues had left the company, and their work was now his responsibility.

Starting a Business
B1Life Changes

Starting a Business

Hänen kollegansa olivat yllättyneitä, mutta he toivottivat hänelle onnea.

Her colleagues were surprised, but they wished her well.

Cultural Misunderstanding
B1Funny Mistakes

Cultural Misunderstanding

Hän ajatteli, että tämä tekisi hyvän vaikutuksen hänen uusiin kollegoihinsa.

She thought this would make a good impression on her new colleagues.

The Promotion
B1Work & Career

The Promotion

David, hänen kollegansa, joka oli ollut siellä vielä kauemmin, tunsi itsensä sivuutetuksi.

David, her colleague who had been there even longer, felt overlooked.

Learning Meditation
B1Health & Wellness

Learning Meditation

Eräänä päivänä hänen kollegansa Sarah huomasi, että jokin oli vialla.

One day, his colleague Sarah noticed that something was wrong.

App Addiction
B1Technology

App Addiction

Hänen kollegansa oli suositellut sitä sanoen, että se oli hauska ja helppo pelata.

His colleague had recommended it, saying it was fun and easy to play.

The Theater Play
B1Entertainment

The Theater Play

Eräänä perjantai-iltapäivänä hänen kollegansa Sarah tuli hänen pöytänsä luo.

One Friday afternoon, her colleague Sarah approached her desk.

Moving to a New City
B1Life Changes

Moving to a New City

Kahden kuukauden jälkeen kollega nimeltä Maria kutsui hänet kielenvaihtotapaamiseen.

After two months, a colleague named Maria invited her to a language exchange meeting.

Health Insurance
B1Everyday Situations

Health Insurance

Maria päätti kysyä neuvoa kollegaltaan Davidilta.

Maria decided to ask her colleague David for advice.

Finding a New Job
B1Work & Career

Finding a New Job

Kaikki olivat ystävällisiä ja vaikuttivat intohimoisilta työstään.

Everyone was friendly and seemed passionate about their work.

Retirement Party
B1Celebrations

Retirement Party

Hänen kollegansa olivat suunnitelleet yllätysj juhlia jo viikkoja.

Her colleagues had been planning a surprise party for weeks.

Training the New Employee
B1Work & Career

Training the New Employee

Useita kollegoita oli jo siellä keskustelemassa viikonloppusuunnitelmista.

Several colleagues were already there, discussing weekend plans.

An Unexpected Adventure
B1Travel

An Unexpected Adventure

Hänen kollegansa kotona olivat yllättyneitä hänen äkillisestä hiljaisuudestaan sosiaalisessa mediassa.

Her colleagues back home were surprised by her sudden silence on social media.

The Resignation
B1Work & Career

The Resignation

Hänen palkkansa oli hyvä, ja hänen kollegansa olivat ystävällisiä.

Her salary was good, and her colleagues were friendly.

Long Distance Friendship
B1Relationships

Long Distance Friendship

Sophie kuvaili uusia kollegojaan ja kauniita kanadalaisia maisemia, jotka hän oli löytänyt.

Sophie described her new colleagues and the beautiful Canadian landscapes she had discovered.

Work-Life Balance
B1Work & Career

Work-Life Balance

Hänen kollegansa ihailivat hänen omistautumistaan, mutta he olivat myös huolissaan hänen terveydestään.

Her colleagues admired her dedication, but they also worried about her health.

Feeling Jealous
B1Relationships

Feeling Jealous

Asiat alkoivat kuitenkin muuttua, kun uusi kollega liittyi Marian tiimiin.

However, things started to change when a new colleague joined Maria's team.

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