uitzitten

uitzitten

"Uitzitten" means "to sit out" or "to endure (a period or situation) until the end."

In this sentence, 'uitzitten' is used to denote 'serving (finishing) the duration.' It is commonly employed in legal and punishment contexts where a person is required to complete a term or duration of a penalty or punishment.

De gevangene moet zijn straf uitzitten.

The prisoner must serve his sentence.

Here, 'uitzitten' illustrates 'enduring or sitting through a situation.' It expresses persevering through something potentially tedious or difficult until it is over.

Tijdens de lange vergadering moest ik mijn verveling uitzitten.

I had to endure my boredom during the long meeting.

In this context, 'uitzitten' is used to mean 'staying seated until the end,' demonstrating a determination to finish a specific experience, despite its quality.

In de bioscoop besloot hij ondanks de slechte film tot het uitzitten ervan.

In the cinema, he decided to endure the poor movie until the end.