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.
'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' and 'angeschlagen' both describe that someone is not completely healthy. 'krank' is the normal, general word and can be mild or serious. 'angeschlagen' usually sounds weaker: you do not feel fit, maybe have a sore throat or are tired, but it is often not very serious and is more temporary. If someone really has a fever or has to stay home, 'krank' fits better. If someone can still work but is not at full strength, 'angeschlagen' sounds more natural.
Du wirkst heute etwas angeschlagen, aber du kannst noch zum Meeting kommen.
You seem a bit under the weather today, but you can still come to the meeting.
Omar bleibt zu Hause, weil er krank ist und Fieber hat.
Omar is staying home because he is sick and has a fever.