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“strike” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtraɪ̯k/

Example

Der Streik hat die Produktion gestoppt.

The strike stopped production.

Illustration for Streik (strike)

How to say “strike” in German

“Strike” in German is Streik.

A coordinated stoppage turns the normal flow of work into a deliberate pause used to press for change.

Full entry for Streik: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Streik

Manche Anwohner protestierten gegen den Streik vor dem Werkstor.

Some local residents protested against the strike in front of the factory gate.

Tips for using Streik

  • The common phrase in den Streik treten means to go on strike, while streiken is the related verb.

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