sedersi
/seˈder.si/
The English phrase 'sit down' is translated into Italian as sedersi. Wiktionary also lists accomodarsi and assettarsi.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sedersi | /seˈder.si/ | |
| accomodarsi | /ak.ko.moˈdar.si/ | |
| assettarsi | regional |
All provided forms describe the action of assuming a sitting position from a standing position.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The verb assettarsi is used in certain regional Italian dialects, particularly in central and southern Italy, to mean sitting down or settling into a position.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb sedersi is reflexive, meaning the action is performed on oneself.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of sedersi is /seˈder.si/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of sedersi is shared with the word sede, which means 'seat' but is also the official term for a company's 'headquarters'.
- The verb sedersi comes from the Latin 'sedere', which is the distant ancestor of the English word 'sedentary'.
- When told si sieda in a formal setting, an Italian might wait for a specific gesture toward the chair, as the command is often accompanied by an open-palm motion.
Examples in context
- Lo forzò a sedersi.She forced him to sit down.This sentence shows how to use sedersi when someone is being forced to sit.Tatoeba #6300013 by Guybrush88, translation #887120 by CK
- La forzò a sedersi.He forced her to sit down.Tatoeba #12680411 by Guybrush88, translation #304012 by CK
- Tom non voleva sedersi.Tom didn't want to sit down.This sentence shows how to use sedersi to express someone's lack of desire to sit.Tatoeba #6539862 by Guybrush88, translation #6531255 by CK
- Si accomodi, per favore.Do sit down, please.
- Prenda pure posto qui.Please take a seat here.
- Siediti e fai come fossi a casa tua.Sit down and make yourself at home.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit down” translations and entries sedersi, accomodarsi, assettarsi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
