der Krankheitstag
Translation
sick day, day of sickness
Examples
Ich muss heute einen Krankheitstag nehmen.
I have to take a sick day today.
Er hatte letzte Woche drei Krankheitstage.
He had three sick days last week.
Grammar Patterns
to take a sick day einen Krankheitstag nehmen I need to take a sick day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sick leave, day of absence; Antonyms: workday
Etymology
Composed of 'Krankheit' (sickness) and 'Tag' (day). Literally a 'sickness day'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Krankheit' (sickness) + 'Tag' (day). It's a day for being sick.