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.
"The children sit in a circle while the teacher reads aloud."
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verb To lower yourself into a seated position.
"Wait until the music stops, then sit on the nearest chair."
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verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
"Their little cottage sits beside a quiet stream at the edge of the village."
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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.
"Two local farmers sit on the village council and speak for rural residents."
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sit in a sentence
- The children sit in a circle while the teacher reads aloud.
- She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book.
- Wait until the music stops, then sit on the nearest chair.
- The cat watched me sit on the sofa and jumped up beside me.
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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: "The children sit in a circle while the teacher reads aloud." 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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