Sitzfleisch, from German words that literally mean “sit-flesh,” refers to perseverance–the ability, in other words, to sit and endure something for a long period of time. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Sitzfleisch”
I have a word that I think you’re really going to like.
Oh, really?
Sitzfleisch.
Do you know this word?
German sitting flesh.
Is this your rump?
Yes.
Specifically, sitflesh is the flesh.
The derriere.
Right.
But it means metaphorically the ability to endure, perseverance, to sit there long enough on the chair.
You know, sort of like chair glue, that ability to persevere.
Stick-to-itiveness.
Yeah, yeah.
German word, obviously.
Yeah, in German you might say the equivalent of little Fritz doesn’t have much sitzfleisch.
The ability to sit still.
He’s antsy.
Okay, cool.
Sitzfleisch.
S-I-T-Z-F-L-E-I-S-C-H?
Exactly.
Okay, great.
Sitzfleisch.
What cool words have you found?
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