Sattning

Sattning is a Swedish term that broadly refers to the act of sitting or being seated. It can describe the physical posture of resting one's body on a surface, such as a chair or the ground. The word is used in a variety of contexts, from everyday descriptions of people sitting to more specific meanings within certain fields.

In a general sense, sattning is the direct Swedish equivalent of the English word "sitting." For example, "Jag sitter" means "I am sitting." The verb form is "att sitta," meaning "to sit."

Beyond the basic meaning, sattning can also imply a state of rest or inactivity. It can be used to describe someone who is not actively engaged in movement or work. For instance, "en stunds sattning" might translate to "a moment of rest" or "a period of sitting down."

In some informal contexts, sattning can also refer to the process or act of installation, particularly for things that are placed or fitted into a position. However, this usage is less common and often clarified by context. The primary and most widely understood meaning of sattning remains the act of being seated.