Present and Past Tense
The verb sit is an irregular verb in English. Its base form is sit, and the simple past tense is sat. This verb means to rest one's body on the buttocks, typically on a chair or other surface. It is important to learn both forms correctly since the past tense does not follow the regular "-ed" ending pattern.
Usage in Sentences
Sit is often used when describing the action of taking a seat or being seated. In the present tense, it expresses a current action or habitual position. In the past tense, sat describes that the action already happened.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | sit | me siento | I sit on the chair. | Me siento en la silla. |
| You | sit | te sientas | You sit by the window. | Te sientas junto a la ventana. |
| He/She/It | sits | se sienta | She sits at her desk. | Ella se sienta en su escritorio. |
| We | sit | nos sentamos | We sit together. | Nos sentamos juntos. |
| You (plural) | sit | se sientan | You sit very politely. | Se sientan muy educadamente. |
| They | sit | se sientan | They sit quietly. | Ellos se sientan en silencio. |
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | sat | me senté | I sat on the bench. | Me senté en el banco. |
| You | sat | te sentaste | You sat next to me. | Te sentaste a mi lado. |
| He/She/It | sat | se sentó | He sat on the floor. | Él se sentó en el suelo. |
| We | sat | nos sentamos | We sat and talked. | Nos sentamos y hablamos. |
| You (plural) | sat | se sentaron | You sat in a circle. | Se sentaron en círculo. |
| They | sat | se sentaron | They sat at the table. | Ellos se sentaron en la mesa. |
Common Expressions
The verb sit appears in many expressions and phrasal verbs, such as "sit down," "sit up," and "sit out." These expressions often vary slightly in meaning, but all relate to the action of sitting or staying in place. Understanding the base verb and its past tense helps to use these correctly in conversation.
