sick leave — Time off from work due to illness or injury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Time off from work due to illness or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪk liːv/
Korean meaning: 병가, 질병휴가
Korean pronunciation: **식** 리브
Example Sentences
- My boss is so understanding that he even sends chicken soup when employees take sick leave.
- The company offers 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
- He's been on sick leave for three weeks after his surgery.
sick leave
NOUN//sɪk liːv//
Time off from work due to illness or injury

a visibly unwell office worker sits at their desk holding their forehead with one hand while talking to their supervisor. The employee has a thermometer in their mouth and looks pale with tired eyes. The supervisor stands beside them with a caring expression, gently placing a hand on their shoulder while gesturing toward the exit door. Other coworkers in the background look on with understanding faces as they continue their work. A desk calendar shows crossed-out days indicating the planned absence. The supervisor points toward home while nodding supportively. time off from work due to illness or injury
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Origin
'sick'은 고대 영어 'seoc'에서 유래하며, 'leave'는 '허가'라는 의미의 고대 영어 'leaf'에서 발전했습니다. 직장에서 아플 때 받는 허가라는 개념으로 합성어가 되었습니다.
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“My boss is so understanding that he even sends chicken soup when employees take sick leave.”
“The company offers 10 days of paid sick leave per year.”
“He's been on sick leave for three weeks after his surgery.”
“Some people mysteriously need sick leave every Monday morning.”
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