Dutch Word · Beginner
zitten
(intransitive, figurative, Netherlands, office jargon) to have a meeting, to consult, to sit down
Pronunciation: /ˈzɪtə(n)/
Meaning
(intransitive, figurative, Netherlands, office jargon) to have a meeting, to consult, to sit down
Example
Ze zaten op de bank.
They were sitting on the couch.
Practice tips
- Practice zitten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for beginner-level learners.