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sticking point
The decisive, most difficult, or most problematic point in a matter or problem.
Der Knackpunkt bei den Verhandlungen ist die Frage der Finanzierung.
The sticking point in the negotiations is the question of financing.
'Der Knackpunkt' is a compound word made up of 'knacken' (to crack) and 'der Punkt' (the point). Figuratively, it describes the point of a problem that is the hardest to 'knacken' (to crack) or solve, like a hard nut.
Das ist der Knackpunkt an unserem ganzen Plan.
That is the sticking point in our whole plan.
'Knackpunkt' (sticking point) is often used with the verbs 'sein' (to be) or 'liegen' (to lie/be located). For example, you say: 'Der Knackpunkt ist...' (The sticking point is...) or 'Der Knackpunkt liegt in...' (The sticking point lies in...).
Der eigentliche Knackpunkt liegt in der fehlenden Zeit.
The real sticking point lies in the lack of time.
To name the topic where the problem lies, the preposition 'bei' is often used, followed by the dative.
Der Knackpunkt bei diesem Projekt ist das knappe Budget.
The sticking point in this project is the tight budget.
hook / catch
Der Haken is a hidden disadvantage or problem in something that initially seems good. Der Knackpunkt, by contrast, is the decisive or most difficult point where a solution or agreement fails. Use der Haken for the hidden disadvantage and der Knackpunkt for the central difficulty.
Der Knackpunkt bei der Einigung ist die kurze Kündigungsfrist.
The sticking point in the agreement is the short notice period.
Der Haken an dem Angebot ist die kurze Kündigungsfrist.
The catch with the offer is the short notice period.
