Translation of German word "Krankmeldung" to English
dieKrankmeldung
/ˈkʁaŋkˌmɛldʊŋ/
Meaning
NounA notice to an employer or school that someone is ill and cannot come, often confirmed by a doctor.
🇬🇧 English
sick note (notice of illness)
Example
Ich habe meine Krankmeldung heute Morgen an die Chefin geschickt.
I sent my sick note to my boss this morning.
Ab dem dritten Tag brauchen Sie eine Krankmeldung vom Arzt.
From the third day you need a sick note from a doctor.
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The German word "die Krankmeldung" is defined as: "A notice to an employer or school that someone is ill and cannot come, often confirmed by a doctor."
What does the German word "die Krankmeldung" mean?▼
The German word "die Krankmeldung" means "sick note (notice of illness)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe meine Krankmeldung heute Morgen an die Chefin geschickt." (which translates as "I sent my sick note to my boss this morning.").
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