sit in Finnish
sit in Finnish is istunto, istua, maata — sit means to be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.
sit in Finnish
istunto
(rare, Buddhism) An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.
istua
maata
(intransitive, of an object) To occupy a given position.
olla
(intransitive, of an object) To occupy a given position.
seistä
(intransitive, of an object) To occupy a given position.
sopia
(intransitive, of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.
What does "sit" mean?
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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."
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verb To lower yourself into a seated position.
"He sat down heavily after the long walk."
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verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
"The old house sits at the top of the hill."
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is "sit" in Finnish?
"sit" in Finnish is istunto, istua, maata. 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 Finnish, "sit" is istunto, istua, maata.
Are there other ways to say "sit" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "sit": istunto, istua, maata, olla, seistä, sopia.
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