This is the 3736th most frequent Dutch word.
streek
"Streek" in Dutch means "region," "area," or "stroke/trick," depending on context.
Here 'streek' refers to a brushstroke or stroke of paint.
De schilder bracht een kleurrijke streek aan op het canvas.
The painter applied a colorful stroke on the canvas.
In this context, 'streek' means a trick or prank, often with a mischievous connotation.
Hij speelde een gemene streek om de wedstrijd te winnen.
He played a mean trick to win the game.
Here 'streek' denotes a region or area, typically referring to a geographical locality.