No. 3,736 in Dutch
streek
"Streek" in Dutch means "region," "area," or "stroke/trick," depending on context.
In a sentence
De schilder bracht een kleurrijke streek aan op het canvas.
The painter applied a colorful stroke on the canvas.
Here 'streek' refers to a brushstroke or stroke of paint.
Hij speelde een gemene streek om de wedstrijd te winnen.
He played a mean trick to win the game.
In this context, 'streek' means a trick or prank, often with a mischievous connotation.
Wij wonen in een rustige streek vlakbij de zee.
We live in a quiet region near the sea.
Here 'streek' denotes a region or area, typically referring to a geographical locality.
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