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 seated position (on a chair, bench, etc.)(location)
a.to rest with the body supported by the buttocks, typically on a chair or similar object
Die Kinder sitzen auf dem Boden.—The children are sitting on the floor.
2.to be located or stationed somewhere (colloquial use, e.g., 'to be stuck')(condition/state)
a.to be present or stuck in a place
Ich sitze schon eine Stunde im Wartezimmer.—I've already been sitting in the waiting room for an hour.
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.
