sit in German
sit in German is sitzen, liegen, angehören — sit means to be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.
sit in German
sitzen
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
liegen
(intransitive, of an object) To occupy a given position.
sitzen
(government) To be a member of a deliberative body.
angehören
(government) To be a member of a deliberative body.
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."
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.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sit" in German?
"sit" in German is sitzen, liegen, angehören. 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 German, "sit" is sitzen, liegen, angehören.
Are there other ways to say "sit" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "sit": sitzen, liegen, angehören.
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