under the weather / weakened / chipped
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under the weather
Slightly ill, unwell, or not in full health. This often describes a temporary, not serious condition.
Ich gehe heute früher nach Hause, ich fühle mich etwas angeschlagen.
I'm going home earlier today; I'm feeling a bit under the weather.
weakened / damaged
Damaged or weakened in reputation, self-confidence, or economic stability.
Nach dem Finanzskandal war der Ruf des Unternehmens deutlich angeschlagen.
After the financial scandal, the company's reputation was clearly damaged.
chipped
For objects: slightly damaged, having a small chip or dent.
Vorsicht, die Tasse ist am Rand leicht angeschlagen.
Careful, the cup is slightly chipped at the rim.
'Angeschlagen' is the past participle of 'anschlagen' (to strike/hit something lightly). This image of a light blow explains all the meanings: someone's health, reputation, or an object has taken a small 'hit' and is therefore slightly weakened or damaged.
Sein Selbstvertrauen war nach der Kritik sichtlich angeschlagen.
His self-confidence was visibly weakened after the criticism.
The noun that 'angeschlagen' describes reveals the meaning. A person is 'angeschlagen' (under the weather), a reputation is 'angeschlagen' (damaged), a cup is 'angeschlagen' (chipped).
Der Boxer ging angeschlagen in die nächste Runde.
The boxer went into the next round weakened.
In a health context, 'angeschlagen' always describes a mild, often temporary condition. It means that you do not feel completely fit, but are not seriously ill. It is often combined with 'etwas' (a bit) or 'leicht' (slightly).
Ich glaube, ich bekomme eine Erkältung, ich bin schon den ganzen Tag etwas angeschlagen.
I think I'm coming down with a cold; I've been feeling a bit under the weather all day.
In the figurative meaning, 'angeschlagen' is often used for abstract nouns like 'Ruf' (reputation), 'Image' (image), 'Wirtschaft' (economy), or 'Selbstvertrauen' (self-confidence) to express weakening or damage.
Nach der Niederlage war die Moral der Mannschaft angeschlagen.
After the defeat, the team's morale was weakened.
When an object is 'angeschlagen' (chipped), it usually has a small chip or crack but is still usable. It is used especially often for dishes such as cups and plates.
Wirf den Teller nicht weg, er ist nur ein bisschen angeschlagen.
Don't throw the plate away; it's only a little chipped.
sick
Krank is the general term for a poor state of health and does not tell us anything definite about its severity. Angeschlagen, on the other hand, usually suggests that someone is only slightly and temporarily affected and is not in full health.
Nach einer Nacht mit leichtem Halskratzen ist Jonas noch etwas angeschlagen.
Jonas is still feeling a little under the weather after a night with a slight sore throat.
Nach einer Nacht mit hohem Fieber ist Jonas noch immer krank.
Jonas is still sick after a night with a high fever.
