I know that you’ve all heard about the terrible earthquake by which Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island New Zealand was struck (explanations in connection with this word see further down the page.)

on 22 February 2011 and that due to this catastrophe many people died and many buildings were destroyed. Big parts of the city still seem to be without drinking water or electricity.

Christchurch is a very nice city and has approximately 350'000 inhabitants. There are

beautiful parks and excellent schools and the cosy tramway usually

takes you on a sightseeing tour around the city.

Unfortunately, the very famous Christchurch Cathedral, which was built in the 19th century and finished in 1904 is very badly damaged and the spire is in ruins and left only the lower tower standing. The many buildings nearby are also ruined. The cathedral is in the centre of the city and is surrounded by Cathedral Square. It also had a

very impressive organ. I only hope that it still exists.

Anyway, the cathedral used to be the best known and most visited building in New Zealand!

I wish you all good luck!

ABOUT STRIKE explanation Deutsch/Italia no

verb: present tense-strike/past tense-struck/past participle-struckpassiv: to be struckpassive past:Christchurch was struck by the earthquake

active:to hit sb. or sth. passive:to be hit by sth.passive past:Christchurch was hit by the earthquake.

In diesem Sinn heisst das Wort erschüttern.Christchurch wurde von einem Erbeben erschüttert.In italiano si può colpire in questo senso. Christchurch venne colpito da un terremoto. (passivo)

The old oak tree was once struck by a lightning.

The oak tree was hit by a lightning. Die alte Eiche wurde einst

vom Blitz getroffen.La vecchia guercia venne colpita una volta dal fulmine.

To be on strike. To lay down the work. streikenscioperare

To strike a match.To light a match. Ein Zündholz anzünden.

Accendere un fiammifero.The church clock strikes six o’clock.

When the bells sound a certain number of times to

Die Kirchenuhr läutet sechs Uhr. Le campane

show what time it is. suonano le sei.The funny side of the story struck me.

I suddenly realized that the story had funny side.

Ich realisierte plötzlich, dass die Geschichte eine lustige Seite hatte.Ho realizzato il lato comico della storia.

The criticism struck home. The criticism was understood.

Die Kritik kam an.La critica venne capita.

The word “cancer” still strikes terror.

The word “cancer” still makes us afraid.

Das Wort “Krebs” macht uns immer noch sehr Angst.La parola “cancro”ci preoccupa sempre molto.

To strike the decisive blow. To make the decisive blow. Den entscheidenden Schlag lancieren.Assestare il colpo finale.

Obama’s angry speech struck a deep chord with his audience.

Obama’s audience had sympathy with the angry speech .

Obama’s Zuhörer hatten Verständnis für seine wütenden Worte.Gli spettatori di Obama hanno avuto comprensione per le sue parole piene di rabbia.

The article struck a happy /sad note.

The article expressed a certain feeling.

Der Artikel hatte einen glücklichen/traurigen Ton.L’articolo ha espresso felicità/tristezza.