Sitting Meaning in English
word · lemma: sit
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
SI-ding
/sˈɪtɪŋ/
SI-ting
Definition
Being in a position with your bottom on a chair or the ground. 'Sitting' can also refer to a meeting or a specific period of time spent in a formal event.
Usage & Nuances
'Sitting' is commonly used for physical position ('sitting at the table'), but also as a noun for official meetings ('a sitting of parliament'). For professions, 'babysitting' uses 'sitting' in another compound. Don't confuse 'sitting' (being seated) with 'seating' (arrangement of seats).
Spanish: sentado/a - sesión (reunión)Portuguese (BR): sentado/a - sessão (de reunião)Portuguese (PT): sentado/a - sessão (de reunião)Chinese (Simplified): 坐着 - 会议（场次）Chinese (Traditional): 坐著 - 會議（場次）Hindi: बैठना - बैठक (मीटिंग)Arabic: جالس - جلسة (اجتماع)Bengali: বসে থাকা - অধিবেশনRussian: сидение - заседаниеJapanese: 座ること - 会期Vietnamese: ngồi - phiên họpKorean: 앉아 있음 - 회기Turkish: oturma - oturumUrdu: بیٹھنا - اجلاسIndonesian: duduk - sidang
Example Sentences
He is sitting on the bench.
basic
The cat is sitting by the window.
basic
She was sitting quietly in the classroom.
basic
I spent the whole afternoon sitting in traffic.
natural
The parliament will hold a sitting next week.
natural
Babysitting can be tiring if the kids are energetic.
natural