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How to Say Sick leave in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Sick leave"?

병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) means leave because you are sick or injured and cannot go to work.

Q2. What is "Medical certificate"?

진단서([jin-dan-seo/medical certificate]) is a paper from doctor proving you are sick. Need it for 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) approval.

Q3. Why is "Reason for sick leave" important?

병가사유([byeong-ga-sa-yu/reason for sick leave]) is the explanation why you take sick leave, like fever, cold, injury. Must write on form.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Sick leave" in Korean - 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave])

What does "병가([byeong-ga/sick leave])" mean?

병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) means "sick leave". It is leave because you are sick or injured and cannot go to work.

Casual: 병가야 (byeong-ga-ya)
Polite: 병가예요 (byeong-ga-ye-yo)
Formal: 병가입니다 (byeong-ga-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) = core word for sick leave.
병가신청([byeong-ga-sin-cheong/sick leave application]) = 병가 + 신청 (application)
병가계([byeong-ga-gye/sick leave request form]) = 병가 + 계 (form)
병가사유([byeong-ga-sa-yu/reason for sick leave]) = 병가 + 사유 (reason)
진단서([jin-dan-seo/medical certificate]) = 진단 + 서 (diagnosis + document)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily work: “병가 냈어요? (byeong-ga nae-sseo-yo?)”
2. Form: Submit 병가계([byeong-ga-gye/sick leave request form]) with 진단서([jin-dan-seo/medical certificate]).
3. Reason: Tell 병가사유([byeong-ga-sa-yu/reason for sick leave]) - fever, cold, injury.

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 병가 냈어요? A: byeong-ga nae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you take sick leave?

B: 네, 냈어요. B: ne, nae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I took it.

A: 왜 병가냈어요? A: wae byeong-ga-nae-sseo-yo?

A: Why did you take sick leave?

B: 아파서 병가냈어요. B: a-pa-seo byeong-ga-nae-sseo-yo.

B: I took sick leave because I was sick. - 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave])

A: 병가계 냈어요? A: byeong-ga-gye nae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you submit sick leave request form?

B: 네, 냈어요. B: ne, nae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I submitted it.

A: 병가계 어디에 내요? A: byeong-ga-gye eo-di-e nae-yo?

A: Where do you submit sick leave form?

B: 반장님께 내요. B: ban-jang-nim-kke nae-yo.

B: Submit to team leader. - 병가계([byeong-ga-gye/sick leave request form])

A: 병가사유가 뭐예요? A: byeong-ga-sa-yu-ga mwo-ye-yo?

A: What is the reason for sick leave?

B: 감기예요. B: gam-gi-ye-yo.

B: It is cold.

A: 진단서 있어요? A: jin-dan-seo i-sseo-yo?

A: Do you have medical certificate?

B: 네, 있어요. B: ne, i-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I have it. - 진단서([jin-dan-seo/medical certificate])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) sick leave
- 병가신청([byeong-ga-sin-cheong/sick leave application]) sick leave application
- 병가계([byeong-ga-gye/sick leave request form]) sick leave request form
- 병가사유([byeong-ga-sa-yu/reason for sick leave]) reason for sick leave
- 진단서([jin-dan-seo/medical certificate]) medical certificate

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