sitzen
sit
Man befindet sich auf einem Stuhl oder einer Bank und hat den Oberkörper aufrecht, während das Gesäß auf der Sitzfläche ruht.
The German word "sitzen" is a verb that means "to sit." It refers to the action of taking a seated position or being in a seated posture. This word is used widely to describe the act of sitting down on chairs, benches, or any seating arrangement.
Similar words in German could include "sich setzen" (to sit down) or "sitzenbleiben" (to remain seated). "Sich setzen" is an act of changing from standing to sitting, whereas "sitzen" is more about the state of being seated. "Sitzenbleiben" further emphasizes the continuity of remaining in a seated position over a period.
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Examples
Ich sitze gerade auf dem Stuhl.verb
I am currently sitting on the chair.
Sie sitzt auf einem Stuhl.verb
She sits on a chair.
Er sitzt im Garten und liest ein Buch.verb
He sits in the garden and reads a book.
Wir sitzen am Tisch.verb
We are sitting at the table.
Er sitzt am Tisch und liest eine Zeitung.verb
He sits at the table and reads a newspaper.
Sie sitzen im Park auf einer Bank.verb
They sit on a bench in the park.
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