Ich bin heute leider krank.
[ikh bin HOY-te LY-der krank]
Unfortunately I am sick today.
Literal gloss:“I am today unfortunately sick.”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| heute | today | — |
| leider | unfortunately (polite softener) | — |
| krank | sick | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Morning sick message to team
Guten Morgen zusammen, ich bin heute leider krank und melde mich ab.
Good morning everyone, unfortunately I am sick today and signing off.
Supportive manager
Kein Problem, kurier dich erst mal richtig aus!
No problem, focus on recovering properly first!