Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| așeza | /a.ʃeˈza/ |
| sta jos | /ˈsta ʒos/ (word by word) |
The phrase describes the action of moving from a standing position to a sitting position. While așeza is the base verb, it is most commonly used in its reflexive form a se așeza to describe a person sitting themselves down.
Which one should you use?
The verb așeza is transitive and is often used to mean seating someone else or placing an object in a position. In contrast, the phrase sta jos can be used to express the command or action of sitting down. Additionally, the verb a ședea is the standard intransitive verb for the state of being seated, whereas așeza focuses on the specific action of moving into that position.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the reflexive action of a person sitting themselves down, the reflexive form a se așeza is more common than the intransitive sta jos.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.ʃeˈza/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The verb sta in sta jos comes from the same root as the English word 'stand', creating a linguistic paradox where you 'stand down' to sit.
- In very formal or archaic Romanian contexts, a ședea can be used to describe 'dwelling' or 'staying' in a place, not just sitting.
- The reflexive form a se așeza literally describes a person 'placing themselves' into a seat.
Examples in context
- Poți sta jos dacă vrei.You can sit down if you want.This sentence shows how to use sta jos to express permission.Tatoeba #13613634 by Ioana_Dobre, translation #3223041 by CK
- Nu mă voi așeza.I won't sit down.This sentence demonstrates the use of așeza in a negative future tense.Tatoeba #10177155 by Lyte3000, translation #10177032 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit down” translations and entries așeza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sta, jos) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries așeza, jos, sta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
