Sitzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sitzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sit", "to be seated" or "to be located".

Essential properties of "sitzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: sitzen
  • Simple past: saß
  • Participle: gesessen

See full conjugation of sitzen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "sitzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be in a seated position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich sitze auf dem Stuhl.I am sitting on the chair.
  2. Wir sitzen im Wohnzimmer und schauen fern.We are sitting in the living room watching TV.
  3. Sie sitzt am Schreibtisch und arbeitet.She is sitting at her desk working.

2.) "To be located or positioned"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Haus sitzt auf einem Hügel.The house is situated on a hill.
  2. Der Hut sitzt perfekt auf seinem Kopf.The hat fits perfectly on his head.
  3. Die Vase sitzt auf dem Regal.The vase is on the shelf.

3.) "To be a member of a group or committee"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sitzt im Vorstand der Firma.He is on the company's board of directors.
  2. Sie sitzt im Parlament.She is a member of parliament.
  3. Ich sitze im Ausschuss für Bildung.I am on the education committee.

4.) "To be stuck or trapped in a difficult situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Vogel sitzt im Netz.The bird is caught in the net.
  2. Das Auto sitzt im Schlamm fest.The car is stuck in the mud.
  3. Sie sitzt in einer schwierigen Lage.She is in a difficult situation.
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