Translation of Polish word "siedzieć" to English
siedzieć
/ɕɛd͡ʑɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbTo be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
How to use
The verb 'siedzieć' (to sit / be seated / stay / colloquial: be in prison) is imperfective; its perfective counterpart is 'usiąść' (to sit down) or 'posiedzieć' (to sit for a while). It conjugates: 'siedzę', 'siedzisz', past 'siedział'. To say 'sit on X', use preposition 'na' + locative ('siedzieć na krześle').
🇬🇧 English
sit
Structure Guide
Polish Word: siedzieć
Translation: sit
Example Sentences
Ja siedzę na kanapie.
I am sitting on the couch.
Oni siedzą przy stole.
They are sitting at the table.
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Common phrases
- siedzieć na krześle— to sit on a chair
- siedzieć w domu— to stay at home / sit at home
- siedzieć cicho— to keep quiet / sit quietly / keep low profile
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Present Tense (Czas teraźniejszy)
Past Tense (Czas przeszły)
Perfect Aspect (Czas przeszły złożony)
ja siedziałem
Imperative (Tryb rozkazujący)
Frequency rank: #783 in Polish
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The Polish word "siedzieć" means "sit" in English.
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