Example: Die Krankschreibung muss der Personalabteilung sofort gegeben werden.
Definition
"Die Krankschreibung" is a medical certificate or doctor's note that officially confirms an employee's illness and justifies their absence from work. It is typically required to inform the human resources department immediately to validate sick leave and manage payroll or attendance records.
Translations
the sick note
la baja médica
de ziektebrief
la baixa mèdica
le certificat médical
Etymology
The word "die Krankschreibung" comes from the German words 'krank' meaning 'sick' and 'Schreibung' meaning 'writing' or 'document.' It literally means 'sickness writing,' referring to the written confirmation of illness by a doctor. Did you know this term reflects the practical need to provide formal proof of illness in the workplace?
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"Die Krankschreibung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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the sick note