No. 1,853 in German
sitzen
"To sit."
In a sentence
Ich sitze auf dem Stuhl.
I am sitting on the chair.
Here, 'sitzen' is used in its primary meaning, indicating the physical act of sitting on a seat.
Der Vogel sitzt auf dem Ast.
The bird is sitting on the branch.
In this instance, 'sitzen' refers to the position or location of the bird on the branch, emphasizing stillness.
Das Kind sitzt brav am Tisch und macht seine Hausaufgaben.
The child sits nicely at the table and does its homework.
Here, 'sitzen' conveys the act of remaining seated at a specific location, implying discipline or attentiveness.
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