preoccupied in Dutch
preoccupied in Dutch is afwezig, in gedachten verzonken — preoccupied means so absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.
preoccupied in Dutch
afwezig
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]
in gedachten verzonken
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]
What does "preoccupied" mean?
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adjective So absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.
"She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said."
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preoccupied in a sentence
- She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said.
- He was too preoccupied with work to notice the change in her mood.
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What is "preoccupied" in Dutch?
"preoccupied" in Dutch is afwezig, in gedachten verzonken. preoccupied means: So absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.
How do you use "preoccupied" in a sentence?
Example: "She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said." In Dutch, "preoccupied" is afwezig, in gedachten verzonken.
Are there other ways to say "preoccupied" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "preoccupied": afwezig, in gedachten verzonken.
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