English–Korean
“sick leave” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpyeongga
Example
아파서 병가를 냈어요.a pa seo pyeong ga reul nae sseo yo
I took sick leave because I was sick.
How to say “sick leave” in Korean
“Sick leave” in Korean is 병가 (pyeongga).
An officially recognized period of absence from work or school because of illness.
Example sentences with 병가
의사는 그에게 병가를 권했다.ui sa neun keu e ge pyeong ga reul kwon haet tta
The doctor advised him to take sick leave.
Tips for using 병가
- It is a formal administrative term, so it fits workplace or school communication better than casual conversation about feeling unwell.