Vocabulario Clave para Escritores - Franz Kafka

known by a lot of people

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

relating to Germany or its people or language

having or wielding force or authority

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

the activity or skill of making words on paper or a screen to express ideas or information

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

the academic subject that studies legal systems and principles

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

a financial institution that sells insurance

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

not commonly happening or done

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

to give a name to something or someone

to no longer be asleep

any type of small insect

being by oneself

feeling frightened or anxious

to be able to comprehend and empathize with someone else's feelings, problems etc.

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

the fact or act of dying

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

a condition or issue that affects a person's physical or mental well-being, ranging from minor illnesses to chronic diseases

to no longer be alive

either of the two organs in the chest that allow people and many animals to breathe

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

the private aspects of an individual’s existence that are not typically shared with the public

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

someone who avoids eating meat

to move through water by moving the arms and legs or, in animals, other parts of the body

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy