동료
A person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business. Common in IELTS tasks discussing workplace relationships.
Examples
3 of 5동료들과 협력하는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to cooperate with colleagues.
내 동료들은 정말 친절해.
My colleagues are really kind.
새로운 동료를 소개하겠습니다.
I will introduce the new colleague.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Dong (together) + Ryo (companion). Companions together.
Quick Quiz
회사 ___들과 함께 프로젝트를 진행하고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동료
Examples
동료들과 협력하는 것이 중요합니다.
formalIt is important to cooperate with colleagues.
내 동료들은 정말 친절해.
informalMy colleagues are really kind.
새로운 동료를 소개하겠습니다.
businessI will introduce the new colleague.
연구 동료들과 데이터를 분석했다.
academicI analyzed the data with my research colleagues.
그는 믿을 수 있는 동료이다.
everydayHe is a reliable colleague.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
동료들과 어울리다
to hang out with colleagues
동료의 도움을 받다
to get help from a colleague
동료 사이
between colleagues
Often Confused With
친구 is a personal friend; 동료 is specifically someone you work with.
Usage Notes
Useful when describing teamwork or work environments in IELTS Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Pronunciation changes to [동뇨] because of the 'ㅇ' followed by 'ㄹ'.
Memory Tip
Dong (together) + Ryo (companion). Companions together.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 同僚 (Same companion).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, colleagues often eat lunch together as a group to build rapport.
Quick Quiz
회사 ___들과 함께 프로젝트를 진행하고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 동료
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