kollégámat

Kollégámat is a Hungarian word that translates to "my colleague" in English. It is a possessive form of the word "kolléga," which means colleague. The word is used to refer to someone with whom a person works, typically in a professional setting. The suffix "-mat" indicates the first-person singular possessive, meaning "my." Therefore, "kollégámat" specifically denotes one's own colleague.

The term "kolléga" itself is derived from the Latin word "collega," which has a similar meaning of a partner or associate, particularly in public office or a profession. In modern Hungarian usage, "kolléga" is a widely used and neutral term for anyone one works with. The addition of the possessive suffix makes it a personal reference, indicating a specific individual who shares a working relationship with the speaker or writer.

The grammatical structure of "kollégámat" involves the word stem "kolléga" followed by a vowel harmony-adjusted possessive suffix. The "-á-" is a connecting vowel and the "-mat" is the first-person singular definite possessive suffix. This grammatical construction is common in Hungarian for indicating possession. The word is used in everyday conversation and writing to refer to individuals who are part of the same professional group or organization, or who collaborate on projects.