Sat: meaning, definitions and examples
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sat
[ sรฆt ]
past tense
To have sat is the past tense of the verb 'sit', meaning to rest with one's weight on the buttocks, supported by the thighs, and typically with the back upright. It refers to the action of taking a seat or remaining in a designated position for a period of time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sat quietly in the corner.
- He sat down after a long walk.
- They sat at the table for dinner.
sitting position
A 'sat' can refer to a specific period of sitting or the act of having seated oneself. It is often used in informal contexts to describe a casual gathering or sitting session.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We had a sat on the beach.
- The sat lasted for over an hour.
- Letโs have a quick sat before leaving.
Translations
Translations of the word "sat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sentar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเค เคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sitzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ duduk
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะดััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ siedzieฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบงใ
๐ซ๐ท s'asseoir
๐ช๐ธ sentarse
๐น๐ท oturmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฌูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ sedฤt
๐ธ๐ฐ sedieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ sedeti
๐ฎ๐ธ sitja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oturmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sentarse
Word origin
The word 'sat' is derived from the Old English 'sittan', which means 'to sit'. The Proto-Germanic form is *sitลnฤ , and it is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, including Dutch 'zitten' and German 'sitzen'. The evolution of 'sat' reflects the historical usage of the term, tracking back to early Germanic tribes who would have used it in their language. The word has undergone various forms through the centuries, but its basic meaning has remained consistent, referring to the act of resting in a seated position.