sīdō
The English phrase sit down is translated into Latin as sīdō. Wiktionary also lists cōnsīdō.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
|---|
| sīdō |
| cōnsīdō |
The phrase is used to describe the action of assuming a sitting position from a standing position.
Which one should you use?
While sīdō is the general term for to sit down, cōnsīdō often implies a more complete settling or sinking into a position.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb used to express the action of sitting is sēdēre, and the imperative form used to command someone to sit down is sēdē.
Did you know?
- The root shared by sīdō and sedeō also gave English the word 'sediment', the particles that 'sit' or settle at the bottom of a liquid.
- In Roman legal or formal contexts, the way one 'sat' or stood could be a mark of social status, with certain types of seating reserved for specific classes.
- Latin uses the same root for 'sitting' in words like sēdēre and 'sedation', as the latter implies a state of being calmed or 'settled' down.
Examples in context
- Sede, quaeso.Sit down, please.
- Sede, amice.Sit down, my friend.
- Sedete, omnes.Sit down, everyone.
- Si vis, sede.If you want, sit down.
Example conversation
Quintus and Julia are arriving at a garden party.
- QuintusHīc consīde, Iūlia.Sit down here, Julia.
- JuliaGrātiās, Quinte.Thank you, Quintus.
- QuintusEt ego nunc sīdō.And I sit down now.
- JuliaHīc est locus optimus.This is the best spot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit down” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
