sjediti
/sjěditi/Latin, imperfective
To sit in Bosnian is to say sjediti. Wiktionary also lists sedeti.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Ways to say it
| Bosnian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sjediti | /sjěditi/ | Latin, imperfective |
| sedeti | /sědeti/ /sěːdeti/ |
Latin |
The verb describes a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Which one should you use?
The imperfective form sjediti is used to describe the ongoing state or process of sitting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form for the second person singular, used when commanding one person to sit, is sjedi.
How do you pronounce it?
/sjěditi/
Did you know?
- The Bosnian root for 'sit' is shared with the Latin word 'sedere', which is the origin of the English word 'president', literally meaning one who sits before others.
- In many Bosnian households, if you are a guest, you might be told Sjedite! with a plural verb form even if you are alone, as a mark of polite respect.
- The imperative sjedi is not just a command to sit, but is frequently used as a way to welcome a guest into a home, signaling hospitality.
Examples in context
- Molim vas, sjednite ovdje.Please, sit here.
- Molim vas, sjednite kako biste mogli pratiti prezentaciju.Please, sit in order to follow the presentation.
- Dođi i sjedi s nama.Come and sit with us.
- Dugo sjediti je loše za leđa.Sitting for a long time is bad for your back.
Example conversation
Tarik and Amra are at a cafe.
- TarikAmra, gdje ćeš sjediti?Amra, where will you sit?
- AmraSjediti ću pored prozora.I will sit by the window.
- TarikJa ću sjediti pored tebe.I will sit next to you.
- AmraTo je odlično, Tarik.That is great, Tarik.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit” translations and entries sjediti, sedeti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
