Korean word

병가

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongga

Meaning

  • nounsick leave

Example

아파서 병가를 냈어요.a pa seo pyeong ga reul nae sseo yo

I took sick leave because I was sick.

Illustration for 병가 (sick leave)

More examples

의사는 그에게 병가를 권했다.ui sa neun keu e ge pyeong ga reul kwon haet tta

The doctor advised him to take sick leave.

Core concept

An officially recognized period of absence from work or school because of illness.

Common phrases

  • 병가를 내다pyeong ga reul nae da

    take sick leave

  • 병가를 신청하다pyeong ga reul sin cheong ha da

    apply for sick leave

Similar words

결근kyeolgeun: Failure to attend work on a scheduled day or during scheduled hours.
휴가hyuga: An approved period away from work or school for rest or other personal time.
결석kyeolseok: Failure to attend a class or other scheduled lesson.
조퇴chotoe: Leaving work or school before the scheduled ending time.

Definition in Korean

질병 때문에 업무나 수업에 참석하지 못하는 것을 공식적으로 인정받아 쉬는 휴가 또는 그 상태chil byeong ttae mu ne eom mu na su eo be cham seo ka ji mo ta neun keo seul kong sik jjeo geu ro in jeong ba da swi neun hyu ga tto neun keu sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines the elements for illness and leave, creating the meaning of leave granted because someone is sick.

Usage tips

  • It is a formal administrative term, so it fits workplace or school communication better than casual conversation about feeling unwell.

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