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sits

/sɪts/

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noun

Einsturz

Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

Examples :

"The sits closed the mine permanently after the roof collapsed multiple times, making it too dangerous for the miners. "

Der Einsturz schloss die Mine dauerhaft, nachdem das Dach mehrmals einstürzte, was es für die Bergleute zu gefährlich machte.

geology disaster industry

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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 school's annual meditation sits will be held next week. "

Die jährlichen Meditationssitzungen der Schule finden nächste Woche statt.

religion ritual mind philosophy soul event tradition

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verb

Sitzt, sich setzen

(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 Laufen war es gut, einfach nur zu sitzen und sich zu entspannen.

body position action human

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verb

Sitzt, sich setzen

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

Examples :

"I asked him to sit."

Ich bat ihn, sich zu setzen.

position action human person body

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verb

Sich befinden, stehen

(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 cat sits patiently by the window, watching the birds. "

Die Katze sitzt geduldig am Fenster und beobachtet die Vögel.

position action condition

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verb

Mitglied sein, angehören

To be a member of a deliberative body.

Examples :

"I currently sit on a standards committee."

Ich bin derzeit Mitglied eines Normenausschusses.

politics government

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verb

Tagt, versammelt sich

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?

politics government law state

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verb

Sitzen, lagern, ruhen

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

Examples :

"The responsibility of caring for her younger siblings sits heavily on her shoulders. "

Die Verantwortung für die Betreuung ihrer jüngeren Geschwister lastet schwer auf ihren Schultern.

position action

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verb

Passen, sitzen

To be adjusted; to fit.

Examples :

"Your new coat sits well."

Dein neuer Mantel passt gut.

condition appearance

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verb

Gültig sein, 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?

business law work condition

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verb

Setzen

(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.

position action

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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.

position action

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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.

job family service work

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verb

Ablegen, absolvieren

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

Examples :

"Maria sits the English exam next week. "

Maria legt nächste Woche die Englischprüfung ab.

education achievement

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verb

Brüten, bebrüten

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

Examples :

"The hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm until they hatch. "

Die Henne brütet ihre Eier aus, um sie warm zu halten, bis sie schlüpfen.

animal bird biology nature agriculture

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verb

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 famous author sits for her portrait every year. "

Die berühmte Autorin posiert jedes Jahr für ihr Porträt.

art appearance style person position action human

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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 house sits on a hill overlooking the town. "

Das Haus befindet sich auf einem Hügel mit Blick auf die Stadt.

position direction

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noun

Situation, Lage

Short for situation.

Examples :

"The office manager gave us an update on the new project sits. "

Der Büroleiter gab uns ein Update über die neue Projektsituation.

situation state