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How do you say "to sit" in Russian?
сидеть
sidetʹ
In Russian, "to sit" is сидеть.
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Pronunciation
Say see-DYEHT, stress on the second syllable. The 'i' is bright and short.
Writing and usage
Six letters: сидеть. The root сид means to sit. Very common, basic verb.
Example sentence
Девочка сидит на стуле.
The girl is sitting on the chair.
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How to remember сидеть
Sidetь means to sit - sid is a simple sound, and sitting is a simple, basic action.
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Questions about сидеть
How do you say "to sit" in Russian?
In Russian, "to sit" is сидеть. It is a noun.
How is сидеть written in Russian?
Six letters: сидеть. The root сид means to sit. Very common, basic verb.
How is сидеть used in a sentence?
Use сидеть as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Девочка сидит на стуле. (The girl is sitting on the chair.).
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