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English - Korean
Sit
sɪt
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
앉다 (an-da), 앉아 있다 (an-ja it-da), 자리 잡다 (ja-ri jap-da), 앉히다 (an-hi-da), 착석하다 (chak-seok-ha-da)
Sit meanings in Korean
앉다 (an-da)
Example:
Please sit here.
여기에 앉아 주세요.
He sat down on the chair.
그는 의자에 앉았다.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when physically taking a seat or resting in a sitting position.
Note: Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The verb '앉다' is the standard term for 'sit.'
앉아 있다 (an-ja it-da)
Example:
I am sitting at my desk.
나는 내 책상에 앉아 있다.
She is sitting quietly.
그녀는 조용히 앉아 있다.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe the state of being seated.
Note: '앉아 있다' emphasizes the continuous state of sitting rather than the action of sitting down.
자리 잡다 (ja-ri jap-da)
Example:
We need to sit down and discuss this.
우리는 자리 잡고 이것에 대해 논의해야 한다.
Let's sit down together.
함께 자리 잡자.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to taking a seat in a more metaphorical sense, such as settling down for a discussion.
Note: This phrase can also imply establishing a position or taking initiative in a conversation.
앉히다 (an-hi-da)
Example:
I will sit the children at the table.
아이들을 테이블에 앉히겠다.
She sat him down to explain.
그녀는 그를 앉히고 설명했다.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when causing someone else to sit or placing them in a sitting position.
Note: '앉히다' is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a subject that is performing the action on someone else.
착석하다 (chak-seok-ha-da)
Example:
Please take your seats.
착석해 주세요.
The audience has to sit down.
관객들은 착석해야 한다.
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal settings, such as ceremonies or events.
Note: This term is often used in contexts where a group is being instructed to take their seats.
Sit's synonyms
sit down
To lower oneself into a sitting position.
Example: Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Note: This synonym specifies the action of moving from a standing position to a seated position.
take a seat
To sit down or find a place to sit.
Example: Take a seat over there while you wait for the doctor.
Note: This synonym is often used in a formal or polite context to invite someone to sit.
be seated
To be in a sitting position.
Example: Please be seated as the performance is about to begin.
Note: This synonym is more formal and passive compared to 'sit'.
perch
To sit or rest on a high or narrow surface.
Example: The bird perched on the branch and watched the sunset.
Note: This synonym implies sitting in a precarious or elevated position.
settle
To sit comfortably or make oneself comfortable.
Example: After a long day, she settled into her favorite armchair with a book.
Note: This synonym suggests a sense of relaxation or making oneself at ease while sitting.
Sit expressions, common phrases
Sit tight
To wait patiently or stay in a current position without moving.
Example: Just sit tight, the doctor will be with you shortly.
Note: This phrase emphasizes waiting patiently rather than just sitting.
Sit on the fence
To remain neutral or undecided in a situation.
Example: I can't decide on a vacation spot; I'm sitting on the fence between the beach and the mountains.
Note: This idiom implies being indecisive or not taking a clear stance.
Sit back and relax
To lean back comfortably and unwind or take it easy.
Example: After a long day at work, I like to sit back and relax with a good book.
Note: This phrase suggests leaning back and unwinding, often in a relaxed posture.
Sit pretty
To be in a favorable or advantageous position.
Example: After the promotion, she was sitting pretty with a corner office and a raise.
Note: This expression indicates being in a comfortable or advantageous situation.
Sit through
To endure or tolerate something unpleasant or boring without leaving.
Example: I had to sit through a three-hour meeting that could have been an email.
Note: This phrase implies enduring or tolerating a situation, often reluctantly.
Sit-in
A form of protest where participants occupy a place, typically a building, to demonstrate their opposition.
Example: The students organized a sit-in to protest against the university's decision.
Note: This term refers to a specific type of protest action rather than just sitting.
Sit everyday (slang) expressions
Sit around
To spend time doing very little or to be idle.
Example: I don't want to sit around all day, let's go out and do something.
Note: Implies a sense of laziness or lack of productivity compared to just sitting.
Sit-up
A form of exercise where a person lifts their upper body from a lying position to a sitting position and back down.
Example: I always feel better if I do some sit-ups in the morning.
Note: Refers to a specific exercise rather than just sitting.
Sit on it
To delay action or decision on an idea or proposal.
Example: I think we should sit on it and discuss it further tomorrow.
Note: It suggests taking time to consider rather than immediately acting.
Sit - Examples
She sat down on the couch.
그녀는 소파에 앉았다.
Please take a seat.
앉아 주세요.
The bird settled on the branch and sat there quietly.
새가 나뭇가지에 앉아 조용히 있었다.
Sit grammar
Sit - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: sit
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): sat
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): sat
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): sitting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sits
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): sit
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): sit
Syllables, Separation and Stress
sit Contains 1 syllables: sit
Phonetic transcription: ˈsit
sit , ˈsit (The red syllable is stressed)
Sit - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
sit: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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