#313 · Verb
sitzen
sitzen is a German verb. It’s the #313 most frequently used German word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Forms you’ll actually hear
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken German. The top 3 forms cover about 84% of everyday use — learn these first.
sitzen44%
sitzt28%
saß13%
Show 3 more forms
sitze8%
gesessen4%
saßen4%