Polish words / 501–750 / no. 529
kolega
/kɔˈlɛɡa/noun, masculine (person)#529 most common
friend, colleague, buddy
Usage noteDeclines like a feminine noun in the singular (kolegi, koledze); female form: koleżanka.
Examples
- To mój kolega z pracy.This is my colleague from work.
- Wieczorem gram w piłkę z kolegami.In the evening I play football with my friends.
Declension of kolega
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativekto? co? | kolega | koledzy |
| Genitivekogo? czego? | kolegi | kolegów |
| Dativekomu? czemu? | koledze | kolegom |
| Accusativekogo? co? | kolegę | kolegów |
| Instrumentalz kim? z czym? | kolegą | kolegami |
| Locativeo kim? o czym? | koledze | kolegach |
| Vocativeo! | kolego | koledzy |
