VERB
sitzen/ˈzɪt͡sn̩/to sit; to be sitting
sitzen is a German verb that means to sit or to be sitting. It is pronounced /ˈzɪt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "saß" and the past participle is "gesessen".
Definitions
1.to be in a sitting position(location)
a.to rest with the body supported by the buttocks
Ich sitze auf dem Stuhl.—I am sitting on the chair.
2.to be placed or situated (of things)(placement)
a.to be (firmly or correctly) in a place
Der Hut sitzt perfekt auf dem Kopf.—The hat sits perfectly on the head.
3.to be serving a sentence (prison, colloquial)(colloquial, imprisonment)
a.to serve time in prison
Er sitzt seit einem Jahr im Gefängnis.—He has been in prison for a year.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sitzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sitze |
| Present (du) | sitzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sitzt |
| Preterite (ich) | saß |
| Participle II | gesessen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | säße |
| Imperative (singular) | sitz |
| Imperative (plural) | sitzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sitzen" mean in English?
- "sitzen" means to sit or to be sitting. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sitzen"?
- "sitzen" is pronounced /ˈzɪt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sitzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sitzen" is "gesessen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sitzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sitzen" becomes "saß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sitzen"?
- "sitzen" is a verb in German.
