occupy in German
occupy in German is belegen, in Anspruch nehmen, besetzen — occupy means to live in, use, or take up a space.
occupy in German
belegen
To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
in Anspruch nehmen
To possess or use the time or capacity of; to engage the service of.
besetzen
To fill or hold (an official position or role).
besetzen
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).
okkupieren
(military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).
bewohnen
To live or reside in.
What does "occupy" mean?
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verb To live in, use, or take up a space.
"The family has occupied this house for three generations."
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verb To hold someone's attention or fill their time.
"Work has occupied all of my evenings this week."
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verb To take control of a place, especially by military force.
"Troops occupied the border town within days."
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occupy in a sentence
- The family has occupied this house for three generations.
- The sofa occupies most of the living room.
- Work has occupied all of my evenings this week.
- Troops occupied the border town within days.
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What is "occupy" in German?
"occupy" in German is belegen, in Anspruch nehmen, besetzen. occupy means: To live in, use, or take up a space.
How do you use "occupy" in a sentence?
Example: "The family has occupied this house for three generations." In German, "occupy" is belegen, in Anspruch nehmen, besetzen.
Are there other ways to say "occupy" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "occupy": belegen, in Anspruch nehmen, besetzen, okkupieren, bewohnen.
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