German word

Sitz

Pronunciation

IPA/zɪts/

Meaning

  • masculine nounseat

Example

Im Bus fand ich keinen Sitz.

I couldn't find a seat on the bus.

Illustration for Sitz (seat)

More examples

Ich habe einen Sitz im Zug reserviert.

I reserved a seat on the train.

Core concept

A fixed place that supports a person or anchors an organization.

Common phrases

  • einen Sitz reservieren

    reserve a seat

  • einen freien Sitz suchen

    look for an available seat

Similar words

Platz: An available space or spot for sitting, including a place in a vehicle or venue.
Stuhl: A chair with a back and legs, usually designed for one person.
Sitzplatz: A designated or available place intended for sitting.
Bank: A long bench where several people can sit side by side.

Definition in German

Sitz bezeichnet den Platz zum Sitzen; zudem die offizielle Adresse oder der juristische Standort einer Firma oder Organisation.

Word origin

Sitz is an inherited Germanic noun related to sitzen and originally referred to a place for sitting before developing further location senses.

Usage tips

  • Sitz is masculine, with the plural Sitze, and in the organizational sense it commonly appears in compounds such as Hauptsitz for headquarters.

Other meanings

  • headquartersnoun

Opposites

  • Stehplatzstanding roomnoun

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