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sit in Persian

نشستن nešastan

/sɪt/

sit in Persian: نشستن (nešastan). In English, sit means to be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

Persian words for sit

of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported
نشستن nešastan

English meaning of sit

  1. verb To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
  2. verb To move oneself into such a position.
  3. verb To occupy a given position.
  4. verb To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

Full definition of sit

sit in a sentence

  • After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
  • You're finishing the chowder if you sit there (motionless) all evening!
  • The dishes are still sitting on the table!

Synonyms of sit

All synonyms of sit

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Questions about sit in Persian

What is the meaning of sit in Persian?
Sit in Persian is نشستن (nešastan).
معنی sit چیست؟
Sit: نشستن (nešastan).
What does sit mean in English?
Sit means to be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

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