sitzen
Translation
to sit, to be located, to fit
Examples
Ich sitze auf dem Stuhl.
I am sitting on the chair.
Das Kleid sitzt perfekt.
The dress fits perfectly.
Er saß zwei Jahre im Gefängnis.
He was in prison for two years.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) sits ((on/in sth.dat)) sb. sits on/in sth. Ich sitze auf dem Stuhl.
((sth.)) fits ((sb.dat)) sth. fits sb. The shirt fits me well.
to be in prison to be in prison Er sitzt im Gefängnis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hocken (to squat); Antonyms: stehen (to stand), liegen (to lie)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sizzen', it shares the same root as the English verb 'to sit'.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate of 'sit'. The pronunciation is very similar, making it easy to remember.