der Krankenstand
Translation
sick leave, sickness level, number of employees on sick leave
Examples
Er ist seit einer Woche im Krankenstand.
He has been on sick leave for a week.
Der Krankenstand in der Firma ist hoch.
The sickness level in the company is high.
Grammar Patterns
((to be on sick leave)) He is on sick leave.
Similar Words
Krankmeldung (sick note), Arbeitsunfähigkeit (inability to work)
Etymology
From 'Kranken' (sick) + 'Stand' (state, status). Refers to the 'state' of being sick and unable to work.
Memory Tips
Think of your 'status' (Stand) at work being 'sick' (krank). The phrase 'im Krankenstand sein' means 'to be on sick leave'.