קאָלעגע

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Etymology[edit]

From Russian колле́га (kolléga) and Polish kolega, from Middle French collegue, from Latin collēga (a partner in office), from com- (with) + lēgō (to send on an embassy), from lēx (law).

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Noun[edit]

קאָלעגע (kolegem, plural קאָלעגעס (koleges), feminine קאָלעגין (kolegin)

  1. male colleague