kafkaeske

This is the 14399th most frequent German word.


kafkaeske

"Kafkaeske" describes a surreal, oppressive, or nightmarishly complex scenario, often involving bureaucracy or existential dread, reminiscent of Franz Kafka's works.


Abstract feeling or environment.

Die kafkaeske Atmosphäre im Raum machte es schwer, klare Entscheidungen zu treffen.

The Kafkaesque atmosphere in the room made it difficult to make clear decisions.


Describes a problematic and frustrating experience resembling Kafka's themes.

Seine kafkaeske Reise durch die Bürokratie dauerte Wochen.

His Kafkaesque journey through bureaucracy lasted weeks.


Artistic expression showcasing oppressive and illogical systems.

Das Buch beschreibt eine kafkaeske Welt, in der die Figuren durch undurchsichtige Regeln gefangen sind.

The book describes a Kafkaesque world where the characters are trapped by opaque rules.