I've taken a sick leave today. vs I'm taking a sick leave today.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've taken a sick leave today' implies that the action of taking the leave has already been completed, while 'I'm taking a sick leave today' suggests that the leave is currently in progress or about to happen.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 3851 views

I've taken a sick leave today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that you have already taken a sick leave for the day.

Examples:

I've taken a sick leave today, so I won't be able to come to work.
She's already taken a sick leave today, so she won't be in the office.

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I've taken a sick leave today.
I've never even taken a sick day.
You haven't taken a sick day since I've known you.
You haven't taken a sick day since I've known you.
In the years we worked together, she's never taken a sick day.
Hasn't taken a sick day in a year and a half.
You've never taken a sick day in your life, and Mike just got arrested, so I want to know what the hell is going on.
But that's because I've taken three sick days in four years, and I've been twice voted employee of the month.
Most of these people have taken sick days to be here today.
Until 31 July 2009, 2410 staff members had taken sick leave.
If you've ever taken care of a sick parent, you'd know what I mean.
You did not heed my simple requests regarding the communal food, and now I have taken sick and must take my ill days.
They've taken sick leave to make your dream come true.
They've taken sick leave to make your dream come true.
Your Honor, Mr. Cantwell has taken sick and the plaintiff has asked me to step in.
We were talking by radio, but the nice old man who was helping him was taken sick yesterday.
Those still sick were taken ashore for treatment.
The man she replaced has taken two sick days in a 15-year career.
They've taken me off the sick, I'm back on Job Seekers.
Some medications used to treat Lyme disease, such as Flagyl, can make patients extremely sick if taken with alcohol.
There are no specific data available concerning the cost of sick leave taken by Council staff.

Alternatives:

I took a sick leave today.
I have taken a sick day today.

I'm taking a sick leave today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you are currently on a sick leave or you are about to take a sick leave for the day.

Examples:

I'm taking a sick leave today, so I won't be able to attend the meeting.
She's taking a sick leave today, so she won't be in the office.

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I'm taking a sick leave today.
I'm taking a sick day.
I'm taking a sick day tomorrow.
I'm taking a sick day.
I'm taking a sick day, Jo. This better be important.
I'm taking a sick day.
I'm taking a sick day.
He said, Who will make lunch? I said I'm taking a sick day.
Don't worry, I'm taking a couple sick days off work to purge.
You're taking a sick day?
Are you taking a sick day?
He's taking a sick student home.
Taking a sick child out like this... keeping him up so late...
I FORESEE MYSELF TAKING A SICK DAY.
No, I'm not taking sick leave. It's very minor.
She worked 12 years without taking a single sick day.
Taking money from a sick person is ethically suspect at best.
It must have been difficult taking care of a sick mother and younger siblings.
You are taking advantage of a sick man.
Then, of course... him taking sick.
Doctor said she's sick and taking a long nap.

Alternatives:

I will be on sick leave today.
I'm going to take a sick day today.

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