niksen
to do nothing; to idle; purposeful idleness
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈnɪk.sən/
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Cultural Note
Niksen became an international wellness trend around 2019 when it was featured in global media as 'the Dutch art of doing nothing.' Unlike mindfulness or meditation, niksen is about truly doing nothing without purpose -- just existing. It reflects a Dutch acceptance of rest as valuable.
📝 Example Sentences
Vandaag ga ik lekker niksen.
Today I'm going to do absolutely nothing.
Niksen is goed voor je gezondheid.
Doing nothing is good for your health.
Ze zat de hele middag te niksen op de bank.
She spent the whole afternoon doing nothing on the couch.