Streiken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Streiken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to strike" or "to go on strike".

Essential properties of "streiken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: streiken
Simple past: streikte
Participle: gestreikt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "streiken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To refuse to work as a protest"

Definition: "To refuse to work as a protest to improve working conditions."
Translation(s): to strike, to go on strike
Synonym(s): protestieren, aufbegehren
Antonym(s): arbeiten, kooperieren
Related word(s): Streik, Gewerkschaft

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Arbeiter streiken für höhere Löhne.The workers are striking for higher wages.
Wenn die Busfahrer streiken, gibt es Verkehrschaos.If the bus drivers strike, there will be traffic chaos.
Die Lehrer streiken nächste Woche für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.The teachers are striking next week for better working conditions.

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