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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
verb
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
essere seduto
verb
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
sedersi
verb
(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?

  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 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: "She sat quietly in the corner, reading her book." 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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