Sitz
/zɪt͡s/masculine
The English word "seat" can be translated into German using several forms, most commonly Sitz. Wiktionary also lists Sitzplatz and Sitzgelegenheit.
Meaning: place in which to sit (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sitz | /zɪt͡s/ /sɪt͡s/ (Austria) |
masculine |
| Sitzplatz | masculine | |
| Sitzgelegenheit | /ˈzɪt͡sɡəˌleːɡənhaɪt/ | feminine |
Sitz is a masculine noun used to refer to a seat or the act of sitting in a general sense. Sitzplatz refers specifically to a seating place, such as an assigned or reserved seat in a theater or vehicle. Sitzgelegenheit is used to describe a piece of furniture or a location that provides seating, often used when discussing the availability of places to sit in public areas. Additionally, Sitzfläche refers to a seat surface or seating area.
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun Sitzplatz is made of Sitz (seat/sit) and Platz (place/square).
Which one should you use?
While Sitz can refer to a seat in a general sense, Sitzplatz is the more common term for a specific assigned seat in a vehicle or theater.
How do you pronounce it?
/zɪts/
Did you know?
- If a German speaker mentions a Sitzfleisch, they are not talking about a physical seat, but referring to someone's ability to sit through a boring or difficult task.
- The word Sitz can be used to describe the 'fit' of a piece of clothing, such as how a suit 'sits' on the shoulders.
- In certain professional contexts, like law or administration, a Sitzung (a meeting) is derived from the same root as Sitz, because participants are literally 'sitting' together.
Examples in context
- Wo ist mein Sitzplatz?Where is my seat?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your specific seat using Sitz.Tatoeba #1827977 by Tamy, translation #251304 by CK
- Kann ich am Gang sitzen?Can I have an aisle seat?This sentence is useful for asking about an aisle seat using Sitz.Tatoeba #10253425 by Yorwba, translation #10263514 by sundown
- Ich fand einen Sitzplatz.I found a seat.This sentence is useful for stating that you found a seat using Sitz.Tatoeba #12195298 by Naina, translation #12195276 by CK
- Bitte nehmen Sie PlatzPlease take a seat
- Ist hier noch ein Platz frei?Is there still a seat available here?
- Schau mal, da drüben sind ein paar gemütliche Sitzgelegenheiten.Look over there, there are some cozy seats.
- Haben wir genug Plätze zum Sitzen?Do we have enough seats to sit?
- Kann ich mir einen Stuhl nehmen?Can I take a seat?
- Setz dich doch auf den freien Stuhl.Just sit on the available chair.
- Bitte nehmen Sie Ihren Sitzplatz ein.Please take your seat.
- Der reservierte Sitz ist leider besetzt.The reserved seat is unfortunately occupied.
- Hier gibt es keinen Platz mehr zum Sitzen.There's no place left to sit here.
- 79 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are looking for a place to sit in a crowded cafe.
- LauraSchau mal, dort ist ein freier Sitz!Look, there is a free seat over there!
- FelixWir können uns dort nicht beide setzen.We can't both sit there.
- LauraDann suchst du dir einen anderen Sitz.Then you look for another seat.
- FelixDas ist nicht sehr nett von dir, Laura.That is not very nice of you, Laura.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seat” translations and entries Sitz, Sitzplatz, Sitzgelegenheit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
