This is the 3885th most frequent German word.
streich
"Streich" translates to "prank" or "stroke" (as in a blow or action) in English.
Here, 'Streich' is used to mean 'prank' or 'trick', referring to a playful action often meant as a joke.
Der Junge spielte einen lustigen Streich.
The boy played a funny prank.
In this usage, 'Streich' refers to strokes or actions, particularly in the context of musical performance.
Ich hörte die zarten Streiche der Violine im Konzert.
I heard the delicate strokes of the violin at the concert.
Here, 'Streich' is used figuratively to describe an impressive or notable action typically performed as a last act.