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noun

Einbruch

Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

Examples :

"The coal mine's roof experienced a significant sit, forcing the miners to evacuate. "

Der Dachbereich des Kohlebergwerks erlebte einen erheblichen Einbruch, was die Bergleute zur Evakuierung zwang.

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noun

Sitzung, Meditationssitzung

An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

Examples :

"The Buddhist monastery offered a week-long sit, focusing on mindfulness. "

Das buddhistische Kloster bot eine einwöchige Meditationssitzung an, die sich auf Achtsamkeit konzentrierte.

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verb

Sitzen

(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

Examples :

"After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."

Nach einem langen Tag voller Spaziergänge war es gut, einfach nur zu sitzen und sich zu entspannen.

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verb

Sich setzen

(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.

Examples :

"I asked him to sit."

Ich bat ihn, sich zu setzen.

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verb

Sich befinden, liegen

(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.

Examples :

"The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."

Der Tempel befindet sich seit Jahrhunderten auf diesem Hügel.

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verb

Sitzen, verweilen

To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

Examples :

"The tired student sat quietly in the library, resting before her next exam. "

Die müde Studentin saß ruhig in der Bibliothek und ruhte sich vor ihrer nächsten Prüfung aus.

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verb

Teil eines beratenden Gremiums sein

To be a member of a deliberative body.

Examples :

"I currently sit on a standards committee."

Ich bin derzeit Mitglied eines Normenausschusses.

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verb

Tagen, verhandeln

Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.

Examples :

"In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."

In welcher Stadt tagt das Bezirksgericht für diese Sitzung?

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verb

Liegen, ruhen, wiegen

To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.

Examples :

"The heavy backpack sat heavily on his shoulders all day. "

Der schwere Rucksack lag den ganzen Tag schwer auf seinen Schultern.

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verb

Passen, sitzen

To be adjusted; to fit.

Examples :

"Your new coat sits well."

Dein neuer Mantel passt gut.

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Gelten, funktionieren

(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.

Examples :

"How will this new contract sit with the workers?"

Wie wird dieser neue Vertrag bei den Arbeitern ankommen?

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verb

Setzen, hinsetzen

(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Examples :

"Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."

Setz ihn vor den Fernseher, und er schaut vielleicht stundenlang zu.

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verb

Platz nehmen, setzen

To accommodate in seats; to seat.

Examples :

"The dining room table sits eight comfortably."

Der Esstisch bietet bequem Platz für acht Personen.

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verb

Babysitten, aufpassen

Examples :

"I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."

Ich muss jemanden finden, der am Freitagabend für vier Stunden auf meine Kinder aufpasst.

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verb

Ablegen, absolvieren

To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).

Examples :

"The student will sit the final exam next week. "

Der Student wird nächste Woche die Abschlussprüfung ablegen.

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verb

Brüten

To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.

Examples :

"The hen is sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm so they can hatch. "

Das Huhn brütet auf ihren Eiern und hält sie warm, damit sie schlüpfen können.

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Modellsitzen, posieren

To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.

Examples :

"The student will sit for a portrait drawing class next week. "

Der Student wird nächste Woche für einen Portraitzeichenkurs Modell sitzen.

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verb

Sich befinden, liegen

To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.

Examples :

"The classroom sits on the highest point of the hill, overlooking the town. "

Das Klassenzimmer befindet sich auf dem höchsten Punkt des Hügels und überblickt die Stadt.

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noun

Lage, Situation

Short for situation.

Examples :

"The current sit is difficult for our family because of the new job. "

Die aktuelle Lage ist für unsere Familie aufgrund des neuen Jobs schwierig.

situation essential