Chinese phrase
我可能要请假 wǒ kě néng yào qǐng jià
Meaning
I may have to take time off
When to use it
Says that the speaker may need to take time off. It is a polite way to mention a possible absence, often before discussing cover or handover.
Example dialogue
对不起，我可能要请假，今天能帮我顶一下班吗？ duì bù qǐ wǒ kě néng yào qǐng jià jīn tiān néng bāng wǒ dǐng yí xià bān ma
Sorry, I may have to take time off - could you cover my shift today?
没问题，你把需要交接的发我。 méi wèn tí nǐ bǎ xū yào jiāo jiē de fā wǒ
No problem; send me what needs to be handed over.