der Streik, -s
strike
Eine gemeinsame Arbeitsverweigerung von Beschäftigten, um bessere Bedingungen oder mehr Rechte zu fordern.
The German word "Streik" is a noun that means "strike", referring specifically to a work stoppage organized by workers as a form of protest against their employer. The term emphasizes collective action to demand better working conditions, wages, or labor rights. It stems from the verb "streiken," which means "to strike."
Similar words in German include "Arbeitsniederlegung" (work stoppage) and "Protest" (protest).
The difference between "Streik" and these similar terms is that "Streik" specifically implies a collective labor action, while "Arbeitsniederlegung" is a more general term for any cessation of work, and "Protest" can refer to a wider range of demonstrations beyond labor issues.
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Examples
Die Arbeiter planen einen Streik.noun
The workers are planning a strike.
Ein Streik findet morgen statt.noun
A strike takes place tomorrow.
Der Streik beeinflusst den Verkehr erheblich.noun
The strike significantly affects the traffic.
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