Sitz!
dog command, standard
The German dog command for "sit" is Sitz! It comes from the verb sitzen, to sit, and is the first command most dogs learn. It is also called Mach Sitz!
Meaning: dog command to sit (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Sitz! | dog command, standard |
| Mach Sitz! | everyday |
Say it once in a clear voice and reward the dog when it sits. Keep the tone calm and the word short.
Which one should you use?
Mach Sitz! is a more chatty version. To a person you would say Setz dich!
How do you pronounce it?
Sitz rhymes with "fits" and sounds like "zits".
Did you know?
- Dog commands in German are usually given in the imperative with no bitte, because they work as short signals.
Examples in context
- Sitz, Rex!Sit, Rex!
- Rex, mach Sitz!Rex, sit!
- Setz dich bitte.Please sit down.
Example conversation
Tobias teaches his puppy Rex at home while his daughter Lilly watches.
- TobiasRex, Sitz!Rex, sit!
- TobiasSuper, das war gut!Great, that was good!
- LillyDarf ich auch?May I try too?
