Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to sit (down)" in Italian: sedersi
sedersi
To sit (down) in Italian is sedersi (seh-DEHR-see), a reflexive verb. Present: mi siedo, ti siedi, si siede, ci sediamo. Offer a seat with siediti or si sieda (formal).
Café
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How to pronounce sedersi
Say it
seh-DEHR-see
/seˈder.si/
Sedersi stresses DEHR: seh-DEHR-see. Siedo is SYEH-doh.
"to sit (down)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sedersi | to sit down Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| mi siedo / ti siedi / si siede | I sit / you sit / he-she sits Present singular. | Present singular. |
| ci sediamo | we sit / let's sit Present plural / suggestion. | Present plural / suggestion. |
| essere seduto/a | to be seated State. | State. |
How to use sedersi in real life
- 1Café
Mi siedo qui vicino alla finestra.
I'll sit here by the window.
Mi siedo.
- 2Bus
Ti siedi lì: il posto è libero.
You sit there: the seat is free.
Ti siedi.
- 3Park bench
Ci sediamo un minuto all'ombra.
We're sitting a minute in the shade.
Ci sediamo.
Mistakes English speakers make with sedersi
Incorrect: Io siedo sulla sedia.
Correct: Mi siedo sulla sedia.
Reflexive: mi siedo.
Incorrect: Siedi nella sede.
Correct: Siedi sulla sedia.
Sede is headquarters/seat of an org; sedia is chair.
Good to know
On crowded trams, offering a seat to elders is still good manners: si sieda, prego. Friends say sediamoci when they claim a table.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding seats in a waiting room
ChatPal
Ci sediamo vicino alla porta.
Let's sit near the door.
You
Ok, mi siedo qui. Tu ti siedi accanto?
Ok, I'll sit here. Are you sitting next to me?
ChatPal
Sì, così vediamo il tabellone.
Yes, so we can see the board.
You
Perfetto. Se arriva qualcuno, ci spostiamo.
Perfect. If someone comes, we'll move.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sit (down)" in Italian
How do I say I sit down?
Mi siedo.
Sit down! (tu)
Siediti!
Let's sit?
Sediamoci.
Past participle?
Seduto/a: Sono seduto.
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