| Dutch > English |
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| zitten |
| 1. v. to sit |
| Ze zaten op de bank. - They were sitting on the couch. |
| 2. v. to be, to be placed or located |
| Zijn vinger zit tussen de deur. - His finger is stuck in the door. |
| Ik zit in de trein. - I sit in the train. |
| 3. v. (auxiliary) Forms a continuous aspect. Although it carries an implication of sitting, this is vague and is not strictly required or emphasized. |
| Terwijl jij rustig je tijd neemt, zit ik hier voor niets te wachten. - While you're taking your time, I am waiting here for nothing. |
| 4. v. to have a meeting, to consult, to sit down |
| Ik zit morgen met de projectleider over de verdere implementatie van het verandertraject. - Tomorrow, I'll have a meeting with the project manager about the further implementation of the transf |
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