streiken
strike
Wenn Menschen ihre Arbeit absichtlich nicht tun, um auf ein Problem aufmerksam zu machen oder bessere Bedingungen zu fordern.
The German word "streiken" is a verb that means "to strike" in the context of labor, typically referring to a work stoppage by employees as a form of protest. The term is derived from the noun "Streik," which also means "strike." Similar words in German include "protestieren" (to protest) and "aufrufen" (to call for), which can apply to broader forms of protest, including strikes.
The primary difference is that "streiken" specifically refers to labor strikes, typically involving employees ceasing work as part of a collective bargaining process, while "protestieren" can refer to any form of protesting, not limited to labor issues.
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Examples
Die Arbeiter streiken für bessere Löhne.verb
The workers are striking for better wages.
Morgen streiken die Mitarbeiter.verb
Tomorrow the employees strike.
Die Mitarbeiter streiken heute.verb
The employees are striking today.
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