ziekte
illness, disease
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈziktə/
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Cultural Note
De ziekte (common gender). Dutch employees have strong sick leave rights. 'Zich ziekmelden' (calling in sick) is a protected right, and employers must continue paying salary during illness for up to two years.
📝 Example Sentences
Hij is thuis vanwege ziekte.
He's at home due to illness.
Het is een ernstige ziekte.
It's a serious illness.