busy in German
busy in German is beschäftigt, besetzt, beschäftigen — busy means having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.
busy in German
beschäftigt
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
beschäftigt
Engaged in activity or by someone else; bustling.
besetzt
Engaged in activity or by someone else; bustling.
beschäftigen
(transitive, usually reflexive) To make somebody busy or active; to occupy.
What does "busy" mean?
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adjective Having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.
"I can't talk now, I'm busy with a deadline."
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adjective Full of activity or traffic; crowded.
"The high street gets busy on Saturday afternoons."
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verb To keep someone occupied with a task.
"She busied herself tidying the kitchen while she waited for the call."
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busy in a sentence
- I can't talk now, I'm busy with a deadline.
- She stayed busy volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
- The high street gets busy on Saturday afternoons.
- She busied herself tidying the kitchen while she waited for the call.
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What is "busy" in German?
"busy" in German is beschäftigt, besetzt, beschäftigen. busy means: Having a lot to do; occupied with work or activity.
How do you use "busy" in a sentence?
Example: "I can't talk now, I'm busy with a deadline." In German, "busy" is beschäftigt, besetzt, beschäftigen.
Are there other ways to say "busy" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "busy": beschäftigt, besetzt, beschäftigen.
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