sidde
[ˈseðə]
The English phrase "sit" is translated into Danish as sidde.
sidde is a verb used to describe a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Which one should you use?
In Danish, sidde is used specifically to describe the state of being seated. If you want to describe the physical movement of sitting down, you should use sætte sig instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb sidde changes according to the tense: sidder is the present tense (sits/is sitting), sad is the past tense (sat) and siddet is the past participle (has sat/sat).
Did you know?
- The verb sidde can describe how clothes fit. If a garment sidder godt, it means it fits the body perfectly and looks flattering.
- Danish uses sidde in the idiom sidde fast, which means to be stuck. This can describe a car in the mud or a person who is unable to move forward in a conversation.
- The word sidde is used in the phrase sidde med det, which means to be responsible for a task or to be in charge of a specific project.
Examples in context
- Tom vil sidde bagi.Tom wants to sit in the back.This sentence shows how to use sidde to indicate a location while sitting.Tatoeba #13239704 by danepo, translation #6733185 by CK
- Lad os sidde udenfor!Let's sit outside.This sentence shows how to use sidde to suggest an activity outside.Tatoeba #6972129 by danepo, translation #6932273 by Eccles17
- Kan du sidde i lotusstilling?Can you sit in the Lotus position?This sentence shows how to use sidde when referring to a specific physical posture.Tatoeba #1778681 by danepo, translation #453832 by Scott
- Vil De venligst sidde ned?Would you please sit down?
- Venligst tag plads, så begynder vi mødet.Please take a seat, and we will begin the meeting.
- Bliv venligst siddende, indtil bussen er standset fuldstændigt.Please remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop.
- Bare sæt dig ned og slap af.Just sit down and relax.
- Han plantede sig i stolen og begyndte at læse.He sat down in the chair and started reading.
- Kom, lad os gå ned og sidde på bænken.Come on, let's go down and sit on the bench.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are looking for a place to rest in a park.
- LucasHvor vil du sidde?Where do you want to sit?
- EmmaJeg vil gerne sidde på græsset.I would like to sit on the grass.
- LucasDet ser behageligt ud.That looks comfortable.
- EmmaJa, lad os sidde her.Yes, let's sit here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit” translations and entries sidde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
