sick leave

US /sɪk liːv/
UK /sɪk liːv/
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Krankenstand, Krankheitsurlaub

permission to be away from work because of illness

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She took a week of sick leave after her surgery.
Sie nahm eine Woche Krankenstand nach ihrer Operation.
Employees are entitled to paid sick leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Krankenstand.