der Sitz
Translation
seat, headquarters, residence, domicile
Examples
Ist dieser Sitz noch frei?
Is this seat still free?
Die Firma hat ihren Sitz in Berlin.
The company has its headquarters in Berlin.
Der Reiter hat einen festen Sitz im Sattel.
The rider has a firm seat in the saddle.
Grammar Patterns
der Sitz the seat Ist dieser Sitz noch frei?
to have one's headquarters ((in+dat)) seinen Sitz ((in+3)) haben Die Firma hat ihren Sitz in Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Platz (place), Stuhl (chair); Hauptsitz (headquarters), Zentrale (head office)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'sitzen' (to sit). A 'Sitz' is a place where one sits. Both come from the same Proto-Germanic root.
Memory Tips
If you know 'sitzen' means 'to sit', it's easy to remember that 'der Sitz' is 'the seat'.