ziek
sick, ill
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/zik/
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Cultural Note
When a Dutch person says 'ik ben ziek,' they stay home. Dutch workplace culture respects sick days without guilt. 'Zich ziekmelden' (reporting in sick) is a simple process, and employers cannot demand a diagnosis.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik ben ziek.
I'm sick.
Ze is al een week ziek thuis.
She's been home sick for a week.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | ziek |
| inflected | zieke |
| comparative | zieker |
| superlative | ziekst |