Sit down on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SIT DOWN AHN or AWN
sˈɪt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
SIT DOWN ON
Definición
To move into a sitting position onto a specific object or surface, such as a chair, bench, or floor.
Uso & Matices
Always used with an object (e.g., 'sit down on the chair'). More specific than just 'sit down'; you must name the surface or object. Commonly used for instructions or descriptions. Not idiomatic—do not say 'sit down on dinner' (use 'for dinner').
Spanish: sentarse enPortuguese (BR): sentar-se emPortuguese (PT): sentar-se emChinese (Simplified): 坐在...上Chinese (Traditional): 坐在...上Hindi: पर बैठनाArabic: يجلس علىBengali: ...এর উপর বসাRussian: сесть наJapanese: 〜に座るVietnamese: ngồi xuống trênKorean: ~위에 앉다Turkish: -in üstüne oturmakUrdu: پر بیٹھناIndonesian: duduk di atas
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please sit down on the chair.
basic
Do not sit down on the table.
basic
She sat down on the grass to rest.
basic
When I got tired, I just sat down on the nearest bench.
natural
Don't just sit down on the floor—grab a cushion!
natural
I saw a cat sit down on my laptop when I left the room.
natural