German word

Streik

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtraɪ̯k/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstrike

Example

Der Streik hat die Produktion gestoppt.

The strike stopped production.

Illustration for Streik (strike)

More examples

Manche Anwohner protestierten gegen den Streik vor dem Werkstor.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • in den Streik treten

    go on strike

  • gegen den Streik protestieren

    protest against the strike

Similar words

Gewerkschaft: An organized group that protects workers' rights and employment conditions.
Arbeitskampf: A broader dispute between workers and employers over pay or working conditions.
Warnstreik: A brief strike intended as a warning to employers.
Ausstand: A work stoppage, especially as a form of protest by employees.

Definition in German

Der organisierte, zeitlich begrenzte Verzicht auf Arbeit durch Arbeitnehmer, um wirtschaftliche oder politische Forderungen durchzusetzen.

Word origin

The German noun Streik is a borrowing from English strike, whose labor-related meaning was adopted in German during the nineteenth century.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Arbeitsaufnahmereturn to worknoun
  • Betriebsfriedenindustrial peacenoun

Related words

  • das Streikrechtright to strikenoun
  • der Streikbrecherstrikebreakernoun

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