Perch on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɝtʃ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PURCH-on
pˈɜːtʃ/ /ˈɒn
PURCH-on
Definition
To sit, stand, or rest on the edge or top of something, usually a narrow or high place. Often used for birds or people in elevated spots.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for birds but also for people balancing or sitting in high, narrow, or insecure places (e.g., 'perch on a stool'). Slightly literary; more descriptive than 'sit'. Common in narratives.
Spanish: posarse en - subirse a (sentarse en alto)Portuguese (BR): empoleirar-se em - pousar em (ave, objeto)Portuguese (PT): empoleirar-se em - pousar em (ave, objeto)Chinese (Simplified): 栖息在 - 坐在（高处）Chinese (Traditional): 棲息在 - 坐在（高處）Hindi: पर बैठना - टिकना (ऊँचे स्थान पर)Arabic: يجثم على - يستقر على (مكان مرتفع)Bengali: উঁচুতে বসা - আশ্রয় নেওয়া (উঁচু স্থানে)Russian: усесться на - взгромоздиться на (высоком месте)Japanese: ～に止まる - ～の上に腰掛けるVietnamese: đậu trên - ngồi lên caoKorean: ~에 앉다 - ~위에 올라타다(높은 곳)Turkish: konmak - tünemek (yüksek yer ya da kenar)Urdu: پر بیٹھنا - اونچی جگہ پر بیٹھناIndonesian: bertengger di - duduk di atas (tempat tinggi)
Example Sentences
The bird perched on the fence and sang a song.
basic
A cat perched on the windowsill, looking outside.
basic
She perched on the edge of her chair, waiting for the news.
basic
He perched on the barstool, barely touching the seat.
natural
Kids love to perch on the railing and watch the street below.
natural
A squirrel perched on a branch, nibbling on a nut.
natural