The Dutch word for to sit is
zitten

Dutch Definition

sit
1. zitten

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1. v. to sit
Ze zaten op de bank. - They were sitting on the couch.
2. v. to be, to be placed or located
Zijn vinger zit tussen de deur. - His finger is stuck in the door.
Ik zit in de trein. - I sit in the train.
3. v. (auxiliary) Forms a continuous aspect. Although it carries an implication of sitting, this is vague and is not strictly required or emphasized.
Terwijl jij rustig je tijd neemt, zit ik hier voor niets te wachten. - While you're taking your time, I am waiting here for nothing.
4. v. to have a meeting, to consult, to sit down
Ik zit morgen met de projectleider over de verdere implementatie van het verandertraject. - Tomorrow, I'll have a meeting with the project manager about the further implementation of the transf