kafka

kafka

The Dutch word "kafka" typically refers to absurd, oppressive, or nightmarish bureaucratic situations, inspired by the works of Franz Kafka.

The word 'kafkaesk' reflects a situation that is overly complicated, surreal, or illogical, often used to describe environments reminiscent of Franz Kafka's works.

Dit probleem voelt echt kafkaesk aan.

This problem really feels Kafkaesque.

Here, 'Kafka' refers to Franz Kafka, the renowned writer, emphasizing the exposure of students to his literature.

Tijdens de les las de klas een fragment uit een boek van Kafka.

During the lesson, the class read a passage from a book by Kafka.

The usage of 'Kafka's nightmare' describes a scenario that symbolically parallels Kafka's themes, signifying excessive administrative complexity and existential distress.

Ze noemde de bureaucratie in het verhaal ‘kafka’s nachtmerrie’.

She called the bureaucracy in the story 'Kafka's nightmare'.