Have a seat Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsit
HAV-uh-SEET
hav/ /æɪ/ /sˈiːt
HAV-uh-SEET
Definition
A polite way to invite someone to sit down.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal or polite situations, such as in offices, restaurants, or at home with guests. Slightly more formal than "sit down". Often used with a gesture.
Spanish: toma asiento - siéntatePortuguese (BR): sente-se - sente-se por favorPortuguese (PT): sente-se - sente-se por favorChinese (Simplified): 请坐Chinese (Traditional): 請坐Hindi: बैठिए - बैठ जाइएArabic: تفضل اجلسBengali: বসুন - এখানে বসুনRussian: присаживайтесь - садитесьJapanese: お掛けくださいVietnamese: mời ngồi - xin mời ngồiKorean: 앉으세요 - 자리에 앉으세요Turkish: oturun - lütfen oturunUrdu: تشریف رکھیں - بیٹھ جائیںIndonesian: silakan duduk
Example Sentences
Please have a seat while you wait.
basic
Come in and have a seat.
basic
The teacher said, 'Have a seat,' to the students.
basic
If you’d like some water, just have a seat and I’ll bring it over.
natural
Welcome! Please have a seat and make yourself comfortable.
natural
Thanks for coming—have a seat, and I’ll be with you in just a minute.
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