busy
занятый
occupied
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busy with Russian translation
busy usage examples
The fitting room is busy, so we'll wait for a few minutes.
Примерочная была занята, так что мы подождём несколько минут.
The information desk looked busy, but someone helped us quickly.
Информационный стол выглядел занятым, но кто‑то быстро нам помог.
busy synonyms
I'm busy right now; can we talk later?
The changing room is occupied at the moment.
I can't take your call now—I'm tied up in a meeting.
формальное слово; также означает 'помолвлен'; в контексте линии телефона — 'занят'
The line is engaged; please try again later.
Sorry, that seat is taken.
описывает очень загруженный и часто хаотичный период или график
It's been a hectic morning at the front desk.
разговорное: перегружен делами, буквально 'завален' работой
I'm swamped with orders today and can't leave the store.
формальное/техническое: слишком много работы или нагрузки (включая системы и людей)
The team is overloaded this quarter and needs extra help.
обычно про место: многолюдный, оживлённый, с большим количеством движения
The market is bustling on Saturday mornings.
чаще используется в фразе 'pressed for time' — испытывающий нехватку времени / спешащий
I'm a bit pressed for time this afternoon.
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Questions about this word
What does busy mean?
occupied
How do you pronounce busy?
busy is pronounced as /ˈbɪzi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is busy used in a sentence?
The fitting room is busy, so we'll wait for a few minutes. Translation: Примерочная была занята, так что мы подождём несколько минут.
Is busy part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, busy (занятый) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is busy part of At the Airport vocabulary?
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