Lohnstreit
/ˈloːnˌʃtʁaɪ̯t/
wage dispute
Der Lohnstreit zwischen den Arbeitnehmern und dem Unternehmen dauerte wochenlang.
The wage dispute between the employees and the company lasted for weeks.
Law
formal
A legal dispute or conflict regarding wages, salaries, or compensation between employees and employers.
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelte hart, um den Lohnstreit zu lösen.
The union negotiated fiercely to resolve the wage dispute.
Often involves collective bargaining or legal action.
Collocations
Lohnstreit beilegento settle a wage disputeLohnstreit vor Gerichtwage dispute in court
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Pro Tip
Legal Context
Use 'Lohnstreit' when referring to formal disputes over wages, often involving legal proceedings.
Gold Rule
Precision
Avoid using 'Lohnstreit' for informal salary negotiations; it implies a formal or legal conflict.
Word Origin
From 'Lohn' (wage) + 'Streit' (dispute).
Usage Notes
Common in labor law and industrial relations contexts.
Word Breakdown
Lohn
wage
rootStreit
dispute
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch