der Krankheitstag
Translation
sick day, day of illness
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 day, sick leave; Antonyms: workday, business day
Etymology
A compound word from 'Krankheit' (illness) and 'Tag' (day). Literally an 'illness day'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'crank height day' - you're too cranky and not at the right height to work.