No. 3,944 in German
tücken
"Tücken" means "pitfalls," "quirks," or "hidden difficulties" in English.
In a sentence
Die Arbeit hat ihre Tücken.
The work has its pitfalls.
Used as a noun to describe challenges or difficulties inherent in something.
Er durchschaut die Tücken des Spiels.
He sees through the tricks of the game.
Used as a noun to refer to hidden or treacherous elements.
Bei der Planung lauern viele Tücken.
In planning, many pitfalls lurk.
Used figuratively to describe hidden challenges or risks.
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