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sit Meaning in Russian (sit значение на русском)

сидеть, заседать
Синонимы:располагаться
сидеть in English:sit
IPA:[sʲɪˈdʲetʲ]
Plural: sits
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Значение слова sit на русском языке — сидеть, заседать. (Отдыхать, опираясь на ягодицы и спину, обычно на стуле или на земле.)

Usage Note: The verb 'sit' is intransitive in English, meaning it does not take a direct object. In Russian, the primary translation 'сидеть' is also intransitive. However, depending on the context and the specific nuance, other verbs might be used, such as 'садиться' (to sit down, perfective aspect) or 'посидеть' (to sit for a while, perfective aspect). The translation provided here focuses on the state of being seated.
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Definitions of Sit

  1. 1
    verb
    сидеть

    To rest with the body supported by the buttocks and the back, typically on a chair or the ground.

    Отдыхать, опираясь на ягодицы и спину, обычно на стуле или на земле.

  2. 2
    verb(formal)
    заседать

    To be a member of a committee, council, or other official body.

    Быть членом комитета, совета или другого официального органа.

Example Sentences

casual

“Please sit down.”

Пожалуйста, сядьте.

casual

“She sat on the bench.”

Она сидела на скамейке.

business

“The committee will sit next week.”

Комитет будет заседать на следующей неделе.

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Synonyms (Синонимы)

In Russian:

сидетьрасполагаться

In English:

restperchbe seated

Antonyms (Антонимы)

In Russian:

стоятьидти

In English:

standrise

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesat
present participlesitting
agent nounsitter
adjectiveseated

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sit downphrasal_verb

To move from a standing position to a sitting position.

sit in judgmentidiom

To criticize or pass judgment on someone or something.

sit tightidiom

To wait patiently and not take any action.