Abwesenheit melden

/ˈapˌveːzn̩haɪ̯t ˈmɛldn̩/

to report absence

Ich muss meine Abwesenheit melden, weil ich krank bin.

I need to report my absence because I'm sick.

formal

To formally notify an employer, school, or institution about one's absence due to illness, personal reasons, or other valid causes.

Bitte melden Sie Ihre Abwesenheit spätestens am ersten Tag.

Please report your absence by the first day at the latest.

Die Mitarbeiter müssen ihre Abwesenheit melden, wenn sie nicht zur Arbeit kommen.

Employees must report their absence if they cannot come to work.

This is typically done in writing (e.g., email, form) or via a designated system (e.g., HR portal).

Collocations

doctor's note (for absence)

absence management

Use formal language when reporting absence, especially in professional settings.

Report absence as soon as possible to avoid penalties or misunderstandings.

From 'Abwesenheit' (absence) + 'melden' (to report). A formal administrative phrase used in professional or institutional settings.

Common in workplace, school, or medical contexts. Often required by policy to maintain records and ensure proper communication.

Abwesenheit

absence

noun

melden

to report

verb

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