zitten

zitten

"Zitten" means "to sit" or "to be seated."

Here, 'zitten' is used in its primary meaning to express sitting down.

Ik zit op een stoel.

I am sitting on a chair.

In this case, 'zitten' metaphorically indicates the location or source of the problem.

Daar zit het probleem.

That's where the problem lies.

Here, 'zitten' combines with an adverbial phrase to denote a habitual position or state.

Zit je vaak achter de computer?

Do you often sit behind the computer?