noun🔗ShareSitzung, SitzungA period during which one is seated for a specific purpose."Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."Aufgrund der großen Anzahl an Gästen mussten wir zwei Sitzungen für das Essen einplanen.timeperiodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSitzplatz, SitzA special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc."The front pews, or sitting, in the church were reserved for the elderly. "Die vorderen Kirchenbänke oder Sitzplätze in der Kirche waren für die älteren Menschen reserviert.religionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerichtssitzung, TagungThe part of the year in which judicial business is transacted."The court's sitting begins in September and ends in May. "Die Gerichtssitzung beginnt im September und endet im Mai.lawgovernmentperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSitzung, TagungA legislative session (in the sense of "meeting", not "period")."The school board's sitting today will discuss the new budget. "Die heutige Sitzung des Schulvorstands wird das neue Budget besprechen.politicsgovernmentstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrütenThe incubation of eggs by a bird."The mother robin's sitting was essential for hatching her eggs. "Das Brüten des Mutterrotschwanzes war für das Ausbrüten ihrer Eier unerlässlich.animalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGelegeA clutch of eggs laid by a brooding bird."we have thirty-four chicks from eight sittings of eggs"Wir haben vierunddreißig Küken aus acht Gelegen.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSitzung, TagungUninterrupted application to anything for a time; the period during which one continues at anything."The sitting was a long one, lasting nearly three hours, as they discussed the project details. "Die Sitzung dauerte fast drei Stunden, da sie die Projektdetails besprachen.timeperiodactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSitzen(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks."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.bodyactionpositionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich setzen(of a person) To move oneself into such a position."I asked him to sit."Ich bat ihn, sich zu setzen.actionbodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich befinden, stehen(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently."The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."Der Tempel befindet sich seit Jahrhunderten auf diesem Hügel.positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSitzen, verweilenTo remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition."The student was sitting quietly at her desk, waiting for the teacher to begin the lesson. "Der Schüler saß ruhig an ihrem Schreibtisch und wartete darauf, dass der Lehrer mit der Lektion begann.positionactionconditionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTeil eines beratenden Gremiums seinTo be a member of a deliberative body."I currently sit on a standards committee."Ich bin derzeit Mitglied eines Normenausschusses.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTagen, Sitzung habenOf a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session."In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."In welcher Stadt tagt das Bezirksgericht für diese Sitzung?governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLiegen, ruhen, lastenTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The heavy backpack is sitting on the floor, pressing down on the fabric. "Der schwere Rucksack liegt auf dem Boden und drückt auf den Stoff.positionactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePassen, sitzenTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."Dein neuer Mantel passt gut.conditionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGültig sein, funktionieren(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work."How will this new contract sit with the workers?"Wie wird dieser neue Vertrag bei den Arbeitern ankommen?businessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSetzen, hinsetzen(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to."Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."Setz ihn vor den Fernseher, und er schaut vielleicht stundenlang zu.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlatz nehmen, setzenTo accommodate in seats; to seat."The dining room table sits eight comfortably."Der Esstisch bietet bequem Platz für acht Personen.positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBabysitten, aufpassenTo babysit."I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."Ich muss jemanden finden, der am Freitagabend vier Stunden lang auf meine Kinder aufpasst.familyjobservicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAblegen, absolvierenTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."My sister is sitting the math exam tomorrow. "Meine Schwester legt morgen die Matheprüfung ab.educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrüten, bebrütenTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen was sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm for hatching. "Das Huhn brütete auf ihren Eiern und hielt sie warm zum Ausbrüten.animalbirdagriculturebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareModellsitzen, posierenTo take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust."The artist asked the student to sit still for the portrait. "Der Künstler bat den Studenten, für das Porträt stillzusitzen.artcultureappearanceactionstyleentertainmenthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich befinden, liegenTo have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction."The small, wooden chair is sitting in the corner of the classroom. "Der kleine Holzstuhl befindet sich in der Ecke des Klassenzimmers.positiondirectionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSitzendExecuted from a sitting position."The sitting position allowed the student to study more comfortably. "Die sitzende Position ermöglichte es dem Schüler, bequemer zu lernen.positionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAmtsinhaber, im AmtOccupying a specific official or legal position; incumbent."The sitting mayor is responsible for overseeing city projects. "Der amtierende Bürgermeister ist für die Überwachung der Stadtprojekte verantwortlich.politicsgovernmentlawpositionstatejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
