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
Made up of 'Beruf' (profession) and 'Kollege' (colleague). It literally translates to 'profession colleague'.
Memory Tips
This term is more formal and specific than 'Kollege', emphasizing a shared profession or field, not just a shared workplace.