Asking for Time Off

daeum ju geumyoire yeonchareul sseodo doelkkayo?

May I use my annual leave next Friday?

Use with managers or supervisors when officially requesting leave.

jeo daeum jue haru swieodo dwaeyo?

Can I take a day off next week?

A softer, everyday way to ask a supervisor or professor for a day off.

momi neomu an joaseo oneul byeongga naegetseumnida.

I am taking sick leave today because I am not feeling well at all.

Very formal, used in professional workplace environments when calling in sick.

oneul apaseo chulgeuneul mot hal geot gatayo.

I don't think I can go to work today because I am sick.

The standard way to tell your boss or team you cannot come in due to illness.

na oneul yeori mani naseo hakgyo mot ga.

I can't go to school today because I have a high fever.

Only use this with close classmates or friends.

gaeinjeogin sajeongi isseoseo hyugareul sincheonghamnida.

I am applying for leave due to personal matters.

A professional way to take leave without sharing personal details.

jibe geuphan iri saenggyeoseo iljjik gaya haeyo.

I have to leave early because something urgent came up at home.

A natural excuse when leaving early for a family matter.

ohue banchareul sseugo iljjik toegeunhaedo doegetseumnikka?

Would it be alright if I take a half-day off in the afternoon and leave work early?

'반차' (half-day off) is a very common term in Korean workplace culture.

byeongwon yeyagi inneunde naeil ojeon bancha sseul su isseulkkayo?

I have a doctor's appointment, so could I take a half-day off tomorrow morning?

A standard, polite way to request a morning off for a medical appointment.

je eommuneun gim daerinimkke butakdeuryeotseumnida.

I have asked Assistant Manager Kim to cover my work.

Use this to reassure your boss that someone is handling your responsibilities.

jega eomneun dongan je il jom daesinhae jul su isseoyo?

Can you cover my work for me while I am away?

A polite way to ask a coworker to cover for you.

na swineun dongan nae il jom bwajul su isseo?

Can you watch my work while I'm off?

Only use this with close colleagues or classmates who are at the same level.

oneul haeya hal ireul da kkeunnaeseo meonjeo deureoga bogetseumnida.

I finished all the work I had to do today, so I will head out first.

A very standard and respectful phrase to use when leaving the office before your boss.

geuphan iri isseumyeon jeohante jeonhwahae juseyo.

If there is an urgent matter, please call me.

A good phrase to drop in a team chat before logging off or going on leave.

millin ireun naeil iljjik waseo halgeyo.

I'll come in early tomorrow and do the piled-up work.

Shows responsibility by promising to catch up on missed tasks.