sitzen

Meaning and Usage

"Sitzen" in German means "to sit" in English. It is used to describe the action of being in a seated position.

Linguistic Analysis

"Sitzen" is an infinitive verb in German. It does not have a prefix or suffix and is derived from the Old High German word "sizzan." It follows regular conjugation patterns for regular verbs in German.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "sitzen" is directly related to the English word "sit," both in meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

In German culture, it is considered polite to sit with proper posture and to maintain eye contact during conversations, particularly in formal or professional settings.

Example Sentences

1. Ich sitze gerne im Park und lese.
2. Sie sitzen im Restaurant und essen zu Abend.
3. Er hat den ganzen Tag am Schreibtisch gesessen.

Memory Tips

Associate "sitzen" with the English word "sit" and practice using it in context to reinforce and remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

• sich setzen (to sit down)
• hinsetzen (to sit down)
• aufsitzen (to mount, to get on (a horse, bike))

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"N/A" - "Sitzen" is a verb and does not have gender or plural forms.

Conjugation (for verbs)

• ich sitze (I sit)
• du sitzt (you sit)
• er/sie/es sitzt (he/she/it sits)
• wir sitzen (we sit)
• ihr sitzt (you (plural) sit)
• sie sitzen (they sit)