Streik
/ʃtʁaɪ̯k/noun★Intermediate
formal
A collective work stoppage by employees to protest working conditions or demand better terms from employers.
Der Streik hat die Produktion für eine Woche unterbrochen.
The strike interrupted production for a week.
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Streik is a formal term used in labor relations and industrial contexts.
Collocations
Streik brechento break a strikeStreikrechtright to strikeStreikpostenpicket line
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Related Phrases
in den Streik tretenphrase
to go on strike
💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Streik' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Context
'Streik' is used in formal contexts, such as labor negotiations or industrial disputes.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'strec' (to strike), related to Old High German 'strec' (struggle).
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Streik' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It is a formal term used in labor disputes and industrial relations.
Word Breakdown
Streik
strike
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