Sit - translation, pronunciation and examples
sit
be seated
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When to use sit
садиться
сидеть спокойно
сидеть тихо
сидеть здесь
сидеть там
sit usage examples
Ты можешь посидеть на подоконнике и насладиться видом.
You can sit on the window seat and enjoy the view.
Пожалуйста, посиди на стуле у письменного стола, пока я убираюсь.
Please sit on the chair by the desk while I tidy up.
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Basic, neutral verb meaning to take or be in a seated position.
As a verb, means to place or cause someone to sit (transitive); noun means chair or place to sit.
To sit or rest on a narrow or elevated spot; implies a light or temporary sit.
To sit or lie in a relaxed or lazy way; connotes comfort and leisure.
To lean or lie back, often with support; implies leaning rather than upright sitting.
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What's the difference between sit / seat / perch / lounge / recline / rest
Basic, neutral verb meaning to take or be in a seated position.
Please sit.
Пожалуйста, сядь.
As a verb, means to place or cause someone to sit (transitive); noun means chair or place to sit.
The usher seated the guests quickly.
Швейцар быстро рассадил гостей.
To sit or rest on a narrow or elevated spot; implies a light or temporary sit.
She perched on the edge of the bench.
Она уселась на край скамейки.
He lounged on the sofa all afternoon.
Он развалился на диване весь день.
To lean or lie back, often with support; implies leaning rather than upright sitting.
She reclined in the armchair and closed her eyes.
Она откинулась в кресле и закрыла глаза.
Broader verb meaning to cease activity or relax; sitting can be a form of resting but not always implied.
I'm going to rest for a few minutes.
Я немного отдохну (посижу).
In contexts like 'settle down/into' means to get comfortable or sit; also has broader senses (calm down, establish residency).
She settled into the chair with a sigh.
Она устроилась в кресле с вздохом.
To crouch or sit on one's heels (low to the ground); a different posture from sitting on a chair.
He squatted by the wall to rest for a moment.
Он присел на корточки у стены, чтобы немного отдохнуть.
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How to pronounce sit and what this word means
sit translation: сидеть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sit
/ˈsɪt/
sit translation
сидеть
sit examples
You can sit on the window seat and enjoy the view.
sit transcription
/ˈsɪt/, /tə ˈsɪt/
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sit meaning: what does it mean?
be seated
sit pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sit is pronounced as /ˈsɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sit definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
You can sit on the window seat and enjoy the view. Translation: Ты можешь посидеть на подоконнике и насладиться видом.
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