No. 3,885 in German
streich
"Streich" translates to "prank" or "stroke" (as in a blow or action) in English.
In a sentence
Der Junge spielte einen lustigen Streich.
The boy played a funny prank.
Here, 'Streich' is used to mean 'prank' or 'trick', referring to a playful action often meant as a joke.
Ich hörte die zarten Streiche der Violine im Konzert.
I heard the delicate strokes of the violin at the concert.
In this usage, 'Streich' refers to strokes or actions, particularly in the context of musical performance.
Das war sein letzter Streich vor der Pensionierung.
That was his final feat before retirement.
Here, 'Streich' is used figuratively to describe an impressive or notable action typically performed as a last act.
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