This is the 605th most frequent Dutch word.
collega
Collega: Colleague or coworker.
In this sentence, 'collega' is employed in its singular form to refer to an individual coworker that the speaker is collaborating with.
Ik werk graag met mijn collega aan dat project.
I enjoy working with my colleague on that project.
Here, 'collega's' is used in its plural form, indicating multiple coworkers involved in sharing ideas.
Mijn collega's en ik delen altijd ideeën tijdens vergaderingen.
My colleagues and I always share ideas during meetings.
In this instance, 'collega' specifically refers to the colleague of the person being addressed, emphasizing a direct association with the listener.