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strike in German

strike in German is Strike, Streik, Ausstand — strike means to hit someone or something, often forcefully.

strike in German

Strike
noun
Streik
noun
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
Ausstand
noun
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
Schlag
noun
A blow or application of physical force against something.
prägen
verb
(transitive) To cause to sound by one or more beats; to indicate or notify by audible strokes. Of a clock, to announce (an hour of the day), usually by one or more sounds.
streiken
verb
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
schlagen
verb
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
streichen
verb
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
prägen
verb
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
scheinen
verb
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
die Fahne streichen
verb
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
scheinen
verb
(transitive) To impress, seem or appear to (a person).

What does "strike" mean?

  1. verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.
    "The branch struck the car's windscreen during the storm."
  2. verb To stop working collectively as a form of protest over pay or conditions.
    "The factory workers voted to strike after their pay demands were rejected."
  3. verb To occur to someone suddenly, or to make a strong impression.
    "It suddenly struck her that she had left the oven on."
  4. verb To discover, especially a valuable resource such as oil or gold.
    "The prospectors finally struck gold after months of searching."

strike in a sentence

  • The branch struck the car's windscreen during the storm.
  • He struck the table with his fist in frustration.
  • The factory workers voted to strike after their pay demands were rejected.
  • It suddenly struck her that she had left the oven on.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "strike" in German?

"strike" in German is Strike, Streik, Ausstand. strike means: To hit someone or something, often forcefully.

How do you use "strike" in a sentence?

Example: "The branch struck the car's windscreen during the storm." In German, "strike" is Strike, Streik, Ausstand.

Are there other ways to say "strike" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "strike": Strike, Streik, Ausstand, Schlag, prägen, streiken.

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