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sit

Meaning of sit

be seated

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British English/ˈsɪt/
American English/tə ˈsɪt/
Russian transcription[sʲɪˈdetʲ]
sit
sit - сидеть
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sit with Russian translation

sit usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ты можешь посидеть на подоконнике и насладиться видом.

You can sit on the window seat and enjoy the view.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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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sit belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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sit synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sit / seat / perch / lounge / recline / rest

🇬🇧English
sit

Basic, neutral verb meaning to take or be in a seated position.

A1Very Often

Please sit.

Пожалуйста, сядь.

🇬🇧English

As a verb, means to place or cause someone to sit (transitive); noun means chair or place to sit.

A2Often

The usher seated the guests quickly.

Швейцар быстро рассадил гостей.

P
🇬🇧English
perch

To sit or rest on a narrow or elevated spot; implies a light or temporary sit.

B2Rarely

She perched on the edge of the bench.

Она уселась на край скамейки.

🇬🇧English

To sit or lie in a relaxed or lazy way; connotes comfort and leisure.

B1Rarely

He lounged on the sofa all afternoon.

Он развалился на диване весь день.

R
🇬🇧English
recline

To lean or lie back, often with support; implies leaning rather than upright sitting.

B2Rarely

She reclined in the armchair and closed her eyes.

Она откинулась в кресле и закрыла глаза.

🇬🇧English

Broader verb meaning to cease activity or relax; sitting can be a form of resting but not always implied.

A2Very Often

I'm going to rest for a few minutes.

Я немного отдохну (посижу).

🇬🇧English

In contexts like 'settle down/into' means to get comfortable or sit; also has broader senses (calm down, establish residency).

B1Often

She settled into the chair with a sigh.

Она устроилась в кресле с вздохом.

S
🇬🇧English
squat

To crouch or sit on one's heels (low to the ground); a different posture from sitting on a chair.

B1Rarely

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

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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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