What does sedere in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word sedere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sedere in Italian.

The word sedere in Italian means sit, hold a position, behind, rear end, sit down, seating, seat, kick in the ass, sitting Turkish-style, sit in judgment, sit in parliament, sit on the court. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sedere

sit

verbo intransitivo (stare in posizione seduta)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Gli amici dello sposo sedevano tutti attorno a un grande tavolo.
The groom's friends were all seated around a large table.

hold a position

verbo intransitivo (occupare una carica)

L'anziano politico siede in parlamento da 24 anni.
He has held a position in parliament for 24 years.

behind, rear end

sostantivo maschile (informale (fondoschiena)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Marta è scivolata e ha battuto il sedere.
Marta slipped and hit her butt.

sit down

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (mettersi seduto)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
La prego, si sieda pure accanto a me.
Please, sit down next to me.

seating

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quanti posti a sedere ci sono ancora liberi nell'autobus?
How many remaining free seats are there on the bus?

seat

kick in the ass

(vulgar)

sitting Turkish-style

sit in judgment

sit in parliament

sit on the court

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