I'm sabbatical from work vs I have taken sabbatical from job

Both phrases have some issues in terms of grammar and word choice. The correct way to express this idea would be "I'm on sabbatical from work" or "I have taken a sabbatical from my job." The corrected versions provide a clearer and more accurate representation of the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1271 views

I'm sabbatical from work

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'from' is missing, and 'sabbatical' should be followed by 'on' to indicate the status of being on sabbatical.

The correct way to express this idea is 'I'm on sabbatical from work,' where 'on' indicates the status of being on sabbatical and 'from' shows the separation from work.

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I took a sabbatical from work.
And after the supposed "theft," he went on a sabbatical from work for two weeks and returned to work with bruises and a broken ankle.
And a husband who took a sabbatical from work, moved to Prague... and hired mercenaries to help his wife seduce another man.
We cannot take a sabbatical from our work for peace and stability in the continent.
We cannot take any sabbaticals from this work for peace and prosperity that serves the fundamental interest of the European Union and its citizens.
I'm taking a sabbatical from Sutton and Chesterfield.
She's a professor at Princeton and has been taking a recent sabbatical to work with Queen industries.
In 2002 a head of division at the Commission was apparently granted three years' sabbatical leave to work for a large, US-based software company.
I'm taking a break from work.
Sorry. I'm just going through some files from work.
I'm not on leave from work.
I'm just tired from work.
I come home from work and I'm the suitcase mentally.
I'm supposed to meet up with some friends from work.
Now I'm afraid to walk home from work.
I'm sorry that I threatened to bar you from work.
I'm calling from work. Roger has not arrived.
I'm guessing that's Owen from work.
I wish, but I'm already in hot water for taking time away from work.
I might not wear the full dress dress seeing as I'm coming straight from work.

Alternatives:

I'm on sabbatical from work
I'm taking a sabbatical from work
I'm on a work sabbatical
I'm on leave from work
I'm on a break from work

I have taken sabbatical from job

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Sabbatical' should be followed by 'from' to indicate the separation from the job.

The correct way to express this idea is 'I have taken a sabbatical from my job,' where 'from' shows the separation from the job.

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When I have taken such a risk in coming here.
So much I have taken from you.
So, yes, I have taken an interest.
Mr. Elia, I can assure you I have taken every imaginable precaution.
I have taken the sensible precaution of tossing your firearms outside.
I have taken the liberty of writing a whole new second half.
I have taken good care of the poor little thing.
I have taken counsel with the king's chancellor.
I have taken human form to walk among you.
Now I have taken over your TV.
Judy and I have taken our turn.
I have taken a vow to keep anybody from viewing this film.
I have taken lives as well.
I have taken dictator's powers legally.
I have taken the liberty of adding a splash of brandy to our coffees.
I have taken possession of your wife's body.
I have taken control of the engine room.
David, the board and I have taken care of everything.
It so happens I have taken under my patronage an extraordinary man.
I have taken the liberty of writing down your requests.

Alternatives:

I have taken a sabbatical from my job
I'm on sabbatical from my job
I'm taking a sabbatical from my job
I'm on leave from my job
I'm on a break from my job

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I'm sabbatical from work vs I have taken sabbatical from job