preoccupied in German
preoccupied in German is gedankenverloren — preoccupied means so absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.
preoccupied in German
gedankenverloren
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 German?
"preoccupied" in German is gedankenverloren. 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 German, "preoccupied" is gedankenverloren.
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