sit in Italian
sit in Italian is sedere, essere seduto, sedersi — sit means to be resting with your body upright, supported by your bottom, rather than standing or lying down.
sit in Italian
sedere
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
essere seduto
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
sedersi
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
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 Italian?
"sit" in Italian is sedere, essere seduto, sedersi. 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 Italian, "sit" is sedere, essere seduto, sedersi.
Are there other ways to say "sit" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "sit": sedere, essere seduto, sedersi.
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