nietroken

Nietroken is a Dutch term used to describe abstaining from smoking, or a designation indicating no-smoking areas. The phrase is formed from niet meaning not and roken meaning smoking. In standard Dutch, the action is normally expressed as niet roken (two words) rather than as a single word; nietroken can appear in signage, branding, or headlines as a compact form.

As a behavior, nietroken denotes deliberately choosing not to smoke, either in daily life or during a given period. In public health and policy contexts, niet roken policies designate venues as non-smoking zones and are part of broader tobacco control efforts. Public signs may use shorter formulations such as "Niet roken" or "Roken verboden" to communicate prohibitions. Anti-smoking campaigns may use the idea of nietroken to encourage cessation or prevent initiation.

In workplace and healthcare settings, niet roken policies contribute to reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and improving indoor air quality. The concept intersects with smoking cessation programs, which provide support to individuals seeking to quit.

The term is principally used in Dutch-language contexts, with translations into English as "not smoking" or "no smoking." See also No-smoking, Smoking cessation, Tobacco control.