What does krux in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word krux in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use krux in Swedish.

The word krux in Swedish means crux, hake, krux, svårighet, knäckfråga, kärna. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word krux

crux

hake

(unexpected problem) (vardaglig, bildlig)

I'm afraid there's a snag; we won't be able to finish the project by the deadline.

krux

(decisive point) (oftast i bestämd form)

The crux of the problem lies in the budget constraints.

svårighet

(sth that hinders progress)

The sticking point is raising enough money for the project.

knäckfråga

(issue that prevents agreement)

Abortion funding is a major sticking point in the debate over health care reform.

kärna

(figurative (essence, crux, gist) (bildligt)

Kärnan i problemet var hans vägran att betala för någonting.

The meat of the issue was his refusal to pay for anything.

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