Dutch Word · Intermediate
niksen
to do nothing, to loaf, to idle
Pronunciation: /ˈnɪk.sə(n)/
Meaning
to do nothing, to loaf, to idle
Example
Hij bedoelde daarmee niet, dat hij wilde doorgaan met niksen, zoals hij nu een jaar genikst heeft.
By that he did not mean that he would continue doing nothing, as he has been doing nothing for a year now.
Practice tips
- Practice niksen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.