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verb · A1 · common

zitten

What does “zitten” mean?

Past: zat – zatenPerfect: heeft gezeten

Meaning

English
to sit; to be (located)

Example sentences

  • Ik zit op de bank.I am sitting on the sofa.
  • Mijn sleutels zitten in mijn tas.My keys are in my bag.
  • In welke stad zit de regering van Nederland? Den Haag.In which city is the Dutch government? The Hague.

Phrases

  • gaan zittento sit down

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