German phrase
Ich melde mich wegen ~ ab.
Meaning
I'm letting you know I won't attend due to ___
When to use it
It reports an absence. It works for meetings, classes, and other events.
Example dialogue
Ich melde mich wegen einer Erkältung ab.
I'm letting you know I won't attend due to a cold.
Gute Besserung, ruh dich aus.
Get well soon, and get some rest.