The Dutch word for to sit is
zitten
Translations for to sit and their definitions
| zitten | |
| 1. v. (intransitive) to sit | |
| 2. v. (intransitive) to be, to be placed or located | |
| Ik zit in de trein. | |
| I am on the train. (this could also be translated as am sitting, but in Dutch this phrase could be used even when one were actually standing) | |
| 3. v. (intransitive with te) and another verb Used as an alternative to zijn + aan het to form a continuous aspect. Although it carries an implication of sitting, this is vague and is not strictly required | |
| 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. |
Dictionary entries from Wiktionary
More Dutch words for Actions
All vocabulary sets
Random Quiz:
What is the word for thirty-eight?
What is the word for thirty-eight?
Start learning Dutch vocabulary
| Subscribe to Word of the Day |
| Email: |