sitzend
Translation
sitting, seated
Examples
Ein sitzender Mann liest die Zeitung.
A sitting man is reading the newspaper.
Bitte bleiben Sie sitzend.
Please remain seated.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) used before a noun ein sitzender Mann
((predicative)) used after a verb Er bleibt sitzend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: stehend (standing), liegend (lying)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'sitzen' (to sit). The '-end' suffix corresponds to the English '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'sitting'. The German 'sitzend' is used in the same way to describe the state of being seated.