Kollegorna

Kollegorna is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun kollega, meaning "the colleagues" or "the co-workers." It is used to refer to a specific group of colleagues previously identified or understood from context. The indefinite plural form is kollegor.

Grammatically, kollega is an en-word that forms its plural with -or (kollegor) and its definite plural with the suffix -na (kollegorna). This pattern follows common Swedish noun inflection for many occupation and relationship terms. The term is gender-neutral in contemporary usage and applies to people working together in the same organization, profession, or project.

In everyday Swedish, kollegorna appears in workplace conversation, written communication and media when discussing relationships, responsibilities, routines and social dynamics among peers. Synonyms and related terms include arbetskamrater (workmates) and medarbetare (co-workers or collaborators), the latter often used in formal or organizational contexts.

Beyond literal use, kollegorna can carry social or cultural connotations tied to workplace norms, hierarchy and collegiality, and it appears in idiomatic expressions and discussions about work environment, team building and labor relations. As a grammatical form, it is a common and unmarked element of Swedish noun morphology.