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sit in Dutch

sit in Dutch is zitten — sit means to be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.

sit in Dutch

zitten
verb

What does "sit" mean?

  1. verb To be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.
    "She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book."
  2. verb To lower yourself into a seated position.
    "He sat down heavily after the long walk."
  3. verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
    "The old house sits at the top of the hill."
  4. verb To hold a formal seat or membership on a board, council, or similar body, or (of a court) to be in session.
    "She sits on the board of three charities."
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sit in a sentence

  • She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book.
  • Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
  • He sat down heavily after the long walk.
  • The old house sits at the top of the hill.

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What is "sit" in Dutch?

"sit" in Dutch is zitten. sit means: To be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.

How do you use "sit" in a sentence?

Example: "She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book." In Dutch, "sit" is zitten.

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