tijten
Tijten is a Dutch verb meaning to toil or to work hard and persistently, often for a prolonged period. It conveys sustained effort, sometimes to the point of exhaustion, and is typically used in colloquial or semi-formal contexts. In more formal Dutch, closer terms such as zwoegen or hard werken may be preferred, but tijten emphasizes the duration and intensity of the effort.
Usage and nuance: The verb is commonly used to describe physical labor, demanding work, long study, or
Origins and related terms: The exact etymology of tijten is not definitively documented. It is an older