VERB
sitzen/ˈzɪt͡sn̩/to sit; to be seated
sitzen is a German verb that means to sit or to be seated. 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 be sitting or be located somewhere
Der Junge sitzt auf dem Stuhl.—The boy is sitting on the chair.
b.to remain seated; to stay put
Bitte setzt euch und sitzt still!—Please sit down and sit still!
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 seated. 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.
