noun
die Krankheitsvertretung, -en
beteghelyettesítés
The German word "Krankheitsvertretung" is a compound noun composed of:
- Krankheit: "illness" or "sickness"
- Vertretung: "representation" or "substitute"
Meaning: It refers to the "sick leave replacement" or "substitution for someone who is ill" — i.e., a person temporarily replacing an employee who is absent due to illness.
Similar Words:
- Urlaubsvertretung: substitution during vacation
- Bereitschaft: standby or on-call duty (less specific)
- Aushilfe: temporary help or temp worker
Differences:
- Krankheitsvertretung specifically refers to covering for someone due to sickness.
- Urlaubsvertretung is for vacation coverage.
- Aushilfe is more general temporary assistance, not necessarily illness-related.
- Bereitschaft implies availability but not direct replacement.
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Examples
Ich mache heute die Krankheitsvertretung für meine Kollegin.noun
Ma én csinálom a beteghelyettesítést a kolléganőm helyett.
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