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coworker

coworker

Meaning of coworker

person at the same workplace

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British English/ə ˈkəʊwɜːkə/
American English/ˈkoʊˌwɝkər/
Russian transcription[kɐˈlʲegə]
coworker
coworker - коллега
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coworker with Russian translation

coworker usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Коллега показал мне, как пользоваться новым программным обеспечением во время обеда.

A coworker showed me how to use the new software during lunch.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

По пятницам коллега и я выходим на прогулку, чтобы развеяться после работы.

On Fridays, a coworker and I take a walk to clear our heads after work.

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coworker belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

coworkerколлега
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

coworker synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between coworker / colleague / teammate / team member / office mate / associate

🇬🇧English
coworker

General neutral term for someone who works at the same organization.

B1Very Often

I asked a coworker for help with the report.

Я попросил коллегу помочь с отчётом.

🇬🇧English

Neutral and slightly more formal than 'coworker'; common in professional contexts.

B1Very Often

I have a meeting with a colleague from marketing.

У меня встреча с коллегой из отдела маркетинга.

🇬🇧English

Person who is a member of the same team; emphasizes team membership rather than general workplace relation.

B1Often

My teammate completed the presentation slides.

Мой товарищ по команде подготовил слайды презентации.

🇬🇧English

Neutral phrase meaning someone who belongs to the same team; slightly more formal than 'teammate'.

B1Often

Each team member has specific tasks.

Каждый член команды имеет свои задачи.

O
🇬🇧English
office mate

Informal term for someone who shares an office or workspace; more specific than 'coworker'.

B1Rarely

My office mate is always late.

Мой сосед по офису постоянно опаздывает.

🇬🇧English

Can mean a colleague, a junior staff member, or a job title ('sales associate'); slightly more formal/businessy.

B1Often

Our new associate will join the team next week.

Наш новый сотрудник присоединится к команде на следующей неделе.

🇬🇧English

Someone of equal status, rank, or ability; may or may not work at the same organization.

B1Often

She is respected by her peers in the industry.

Её уважают её коллеги/ровесники в отрасли.

S
🇬🇧English
staffer

Informal/formal depending on context; refers to a staff member (often used in journalism or politics).

B1Rarely

The staffer prepared the background brief.

Сотрудник подготовил справочный материал.

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How to pronounce coworker and what this word means

coworker translation: коллега. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce coworker

/ə ˈkəʊwɜːkə/

coworker translation

коллега

coworker examples

A coworker showed me how to use the new software during lunch.

coworker transcription

/ə ˈkəʊwɜːkə/, /ˈkoʊˌwɝkər/

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coworker meaning: what does it mean?

person at the same workplace

coworker pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

coworker is pronounced as /ə ˈkəʊwɜːkə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

coworker definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A coworker showed me how to use the new software during lunch. Translation: Коллега показал мне, как пользоваться новым программным обеспечением во время обеда.

Is coworker part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, coworker (коллега) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is coworker part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, coworker (коллега) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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