coworkers
word · lemma: coworker
Definition
People who work at the same company or workplace as you, but are not your boss or employee.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to people at a similar rank in the workplace; can be used for any gender. Common collocations: 'friendly coworkers', 'work with my coworkers', 'meeting with coworkers'. Not as formal as 'colleagues', but less casual than 'work friends'.
Spanish: compañeros de trabajoPortuguese (BR): colegas de trabalhoPortuguese (PT): colegas de trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 同事Chinese (Traditional): 同事Hindi: सहकर्मीArabic: زملاء العملBengali: সহকর্মী - সহকর্মীরাRussian: коллеги - сослуживцыJapanese: 同僚 - 職場の仲間Vietnamese: đồng nghiệpKorean: 동료Turkish: iş arkadaşı - çalışma arkadaşıUrdu: ساتھی (کام کے) - ہم کامIndonesian: rekan kerja - teman kerja
Example Sentences
My coworkers helped me finish the project.
basic
Do you like your coworkers?
basic
Some of my coworkers have become close friends over the years.
natural
I have lunch with my coworkers every day.
basic
My coworkers and I are planning a weekend trip together.
natural
It's important to communicate well with your coworkers to avoid misunderstandings.
natural