nachtlijk

Nachtlijk is a Dutch adjective that translates to "nocturnal" or "nightly" in English. It describes something that occurs or is related to the night. This can encompass a wide range of phenomena, from the habits of animals that are active after dark to events or activities that take place during nighttime hours.

For example, one might refer to the nachtlijk behavior of owls, indicating their activity as predators during the night. Similarly, a nachtlijk concert would be a musical performance held at night. The term is also used to describe the general atmosphere or characteristics associated with the period between sunset and sunrise, such as the quietude or the darkness. It can also imply a sense of mystery or enchantment often attributed to the night. The word's root, "nacht," directly means "night."