Italian
Dolce far niente
/DOL-che far nee-EN-teh/
The sweetness of doing nothing; pleasant idleness.
Lit. Sweet doing nothing
Embracing leisure time without guilt, simply enjoying the moment without productivity.
- #joy
- #philosophy
- #solitude
Sweet Idleness
Expressions for those who understand that doing nothing is an art form.
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Turkish
Keyif
/kay-EEF/
A state of blissful relaxation; taking pleasure in simple daily activities.
Sipping tea slowly while watching the world go by without a care.
- #cozy
- #joy
- #solitude
Danish
Hygge
/HOO-gah/
A quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.
Lit. Coziness
Used when describing cozy moments with loved ones, like a winter evening by the fire with candles and hot chocolate.
- #connection
- #cozy
- #joy