This is the 3944th most frequent German word.
tücken
"Tücken" means "pitfalls," "quirks," or "hidden difficulties" in English.
Used as a noun to describe challenges or difficulties inherent in something.
Die Arbeit hat ihre Tücken.
The work has its pitfalls.
Used as a noun to refer to hidden or treacherous elements.
Er durchschaut die Tücken des Spiels.
He sees through the tricks of the game.
Used figuratively to describe hidden challenges or risks.