Sit Meaning in English
word
/ˈsɪt/
SIT
/sˈɪt/
SIT
Definition
To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, usually on a chair or similar surface.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'sit down', 'sit still', or 'sit for an exam'. Do not confuse with 'seat', which is a noun.
Spanish: sentar(se)Portuguese (BR): sentar(se)Portuguese (PT): sentar(se)Chinese (Simplified): 坐Chinese (Traditional): 坐Hindi: बैठनाArabic: جلسBengali: বসাRussian: сидетьJapanese: 座るVietnamese: ngồiKorean: 앉다Turkish: oturmakUrdu: بیٹھناIndonesian: duduk
Example Sentences
Please sit on the chair.
basic
He sits by the window every morning.
basic
Don’t sit on the wet grass!
basic
When you sit down, make yourself comfortable.
natural
She likes to sit by the fireplace and read.
natural
We waited for the bus while sitting on the bench.
natural