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Asking for Time Off

Here is how to request days off, explain an absence, or call in sick at work or school.

Key Phrases

Requesting vacation

다음 주에 휴가를 가고 싶어요.

neutral

daeum jue hyugareul gago sipeoyo.

I want to go on vacation next week.

The standard, polite way to state your vacation plans to a manager.

Requesting time off · 2 ways to say it

금요일에 쉴 수 있어요?

neutral

geumyoire swil su isseoyo?

Can I take Friday off?

나 금요일에 쉴 수 있어?

casual

na geumyoire swil su isseo?

Can I take Friday off?

Use only with close friends or colleagues of the same age.

Calling in sick · 2 ways to say it

오늘 회사에 갈 수 없어요.

neutral

oneul hoesae gal su eopseoyo.

I cannot go to work today.

나 오늘 회사에 갈 수 없어.

casual

na oneul hoesae gal su eopseo.

I cannot go to work today.

Used to quickly message a close coworker about your absence.

Explaining illness

오늘 많이 아파요.

neutral

oneul mani apayo.

I am very sick today.

Explaining a doctor's visit

병원에 갈 거예요.

neutral

byeongwone gal geoyeyo.

I will go to the doctor.

Giving a reason

가족 행사가 있어요.

neutral

gajok haengsaga isseoyo.

I have a family event.

A very common and polite way to explain a personal day off.

Arranging cover

제 일은 수진 씨가 할 거예요.

neutral

je ireun sujin ssiga hal geoyeyo.

Sujin will do my work.

Offering availability

쉬지만 전화는 받을 수 있어요.

neutral

swijiman jeonhwaneun badeul su isseoyo.

I am off, but I can take calls.

Practice Dialogue

Employee
팀장님, 금요일에 쉴 수 있어요?
timjangnim, geumyoire swil su isseoyo?
Manager
이번 주 금요일이요?
ibeon ju geumyoiriyo?
Employee
네. 고향에 갈 거예요. 가족 행사가 있어요.
ne. gohyange gal geoyeyo. gajok haengsaga isseoyo.
Manager
일이 많지만 알았어요. 금요일 일은 누가 할 거예요?
iri manjiman arasseoyo. geumyoil ireun nuga hal geoyeyo?
Employee
제 일은 수진 씨가 할 거예요.
je ireun sujin ssiga hal geoyeyo.
Manager
네, 알았어요.
ne, arasseoyo.
Employee
감사합니다.
gamsahamnida.

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