NOUN
derStreik/ʃtʁaɪ̯k/strike (work stoppage); industrial action
Streik is a German noun that means strike (work stoppage) or industrial action. It is pronounced /ʃtʁaɪ̯k/.
Definitions
1.organized work stoppage as protest by employees(workplace; labor)
a.temporary refusal to work by a group of employees to achieve demands
Die Arbeiter traten in den Streik, um höhere Löhne zu fordern.—The workers went on strike to demand higher wages.
b.general action in a labor dispute
Der Streik der Lokführer legte den Bahnverkehr lahm.—The train drivers' strike brought rail traffic to a halt.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Streik" mean in English?
- "Streik" means strike (work stoppage) or industrial action. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Streik"?
- "Streik" is pronounced /ʃtʁaɪ̯k/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Streik"?
- "Streik" is a noun in German.
