strike
word
/ˈstɹaɪk/
stryk
/stɹˈaɪk/
stryk
Definition
As a verb, it can mean to hit something, to suddenly attack or affect, or to come to someone’s mind suddenly. As a noun, it often means a protest in which workers stop working.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and highly flexible. Common patterns include 'strike a ball', 'strike a deal', 'be struck by something', and 'go on strike'. 'Hit' is often more direct for physical contact, while 'strike' can sound more formal, dramatic, or sudden.
Spanish: huelga - golpear - impactarPortuguese (BR): greve - bater - impressionarPortuguese (PT): greve - bater - impressionarChinese (Simplified): 罢工 - 打 - 突然想到Chinese (Traditional): 罷工 - 打 - 突然想到Hindi: हड़ताल - मारना - अचानक सूझनाArabic: إضراب - يضرب - يخطر فجأةBengali: আঘাত করা - ধর্মঘট করা - উদিত হওয়া (ভাবনা)Russian: ударять - поражать - приходить в голову - забастовкаJapanese: 打つ - 思い浮かぶ - ストライキ（労働争議）Vietnamese: đánh - tác động bất ngờ - nảy ra (ý tưởng) - đình côngKorean: 치다 - 떠오르다 - 파업Turkish: vurmak - grev yapmak - aklına gelmekUrdu: مارنا - ہڑتال کرنا - ذہن میں آناIndonesian: memukul - terlintas (pikiran) - mogok (kerja)
Example Sentences
The workers will strike tomorrow morning.
basic
Lightning struck the tree last night.
basic
An idea struck me during class.
basic
They might strike a deal by the end of the week.
natural
I was really struck by how calm she stayed.
natural
The thought suddenly struck me that we were lost.
natural