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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dul-seh no ah-sehr nah-dah
"Después de una semana ocupada, disfrutó del dulce no hacer nada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of pleasant relaxation and idleness.
"After a long week of work, she indulged in the dolce-far-niente of her weekend, lounging by the pool." - 2
The enjoyment of doing nothing, often associated with a leisurely lifestyle.
"The Italian countryside is the perfect place for dolce-far-niente, where time seems to stand still."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'dolce-far-niente' is of Italian origin, literally translating to 'sweet doing nothing.' It emerged in the 19th century, reflecting a cultural appreciation for leisure and the enjoyment of idleness, which has been celebrated in various artistic and literary contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dolce-Far-Niente" is said worldwide
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douceur de ne rien faire
Transliteration: doo-suhr duh nuh ryen fehr
"Après une semaine chargée, elle a apprécié la douceur de ne rien faire."
süßes Nichtstun
Transliteration: zy:səs nɪçtʃtu:n
"Nach einer langen Woche genoss er das süße Nichtstun am Strand."
dolce far niente
Transliteration: dol-cheh fahr nyen-teh
"In Italia, il dolce far niente è una parte importante della cultura."
dulce no hacer nada
Transliteration: dul-seh no ah-sehr nah-dah
"Después de una semana ocupada, disfrutó del dulce no hacer nada."
doce não fazer nada
Transliteration: do-seh nah-o fah-zehr nah-dah
"Após uma semana estressante, ele se entregou ao doce não fazer nada."
कुछ न करना मीठा
Transliteration: kuch na karna meetha
"काम के बाद, उसने कुछ न करना मीठा का आनंद लिया।"
甜蜜的无所事事
Transliteration: tiánmì de wúsuǒshìshì
"在繁忙的一周后，她享受着甜蜜的无所事事。"
달콤한 아무것도 안 하기
Transliteration: dalkomhan amugeosdo an hagi
"바쁜 일주일 후에 그녀는 달콤한 아무것도 안 하기를 즐겼다."
甘い無為
Transliteration: amai mui
"忙しい一週間の後、彼女は甘い無為を楽しんだ。"
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