der Berufskollege
Translation
professional colleague, colleague
Examples
Mein Berufskollege aus Hamburg kommt zu Besuch.
My professional colleague from Hamburg is coming to visit.
Ich habe mich mit meinen Berufskollegen beraten.
I consulted with my professional colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
der Berufskollege (nom. sg.) My professional colleague is very nice.
des Berufskollegen (gen. sg.) This is my professional colleague's office.
dem Berufskollegen (dat. sg.) I am helping my professional colleague.
den Berufskollegen (acc. sg.) I am asking my professional colleague.
Similar Words
Mitarbeiter (co-worker), Arbeitskollege (work colleague), Fachkollege (specialist colleague)
Etymology
Composed of 'Beruf' (profession) and 'Kollege' (colleague). Literally means 'profession colleague'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more specific term than just 'Kollege', referring to someone in the same profession, not just the same office.