Busy - translation, pronunciation and examples
busy
occupied
Learn busy with free cards in 30 seconds.
When to use busy
Примерочная была занята, так что мы подождём несколько минут.
Информационный стол выглядел занятым, но кто‑то быстро нам помог.
busy usage examples
Примерочная была занята, так что мы подождём несколько минут.
The fitting room is busy, so we'll wait for a few minutes.
Информационный стол выглядел занятым, но кто‑то быстро нам помог.
The information desk looked busy, but someone helped us quickly.
Similar words
general term for having many tasks or being engaged
more formal; can mean 'already promised/occupied' and in British English often used for a busy phone line
indicates that something (seat, time slot, place) is already claimed or not available
describes a period or schedule that is very busy and often chaotic or stressful
informal: overwhelmed with work or tasks, stronger sense of overload
Test yourself
Learn by topic
busy belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
busy synonyms
What's the difference between busy / engaged / taken / hectic / swamped / overloaded
general term for having many tasks or being engaged
I'm busy right now; can we talk later?
Я сейчас занят(а), можем поговорить позже?
more formal; can mean 'already promised/occupied' and in British English often used for a busy phone line
The line is engaged; please try again later.
Линия занята; попробуйте позже.
indicates that something (seat, time slot, place) is already claimed or not available
Sorry, that seat is taken.
Извините, это место занято.
describes a period or schedule that is very busy and often chaotic or stressful
It's been a hectic morning at the front desk.
Утро было очень суматошным на стойке регистрации.
informal: overwhelmed with work or tasks, stronger sense of overload
I'm swamped with orders today and can't leave the store.
Меня сегодня завалило заказами, я не могу уйти из магазина.
formal/technical: having too much to handle; used for people or systems under excessive load
The team is overloaded this quarter and needs extra help.
Команда перегружена в этом квартале и нуждается в дополнительной помощи.
describes a place full of energetic activity and people; lively rather than simply 'busy with tasks'
The market is bustling on Saturday mornings.
Рынок оживлён по утрам в субботу.
often used in 'pressed for time', meaning short on time or under time pressure rather than broadly 'busy'
I'm a bit pressed for time this afternoon.
Днём у меня нехватка времени.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
busy with Russian translation
Why learn busy with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for busy
How to pronounce busy and what this word means
busy translation: занятый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce busy
/ˈbɪzi/
busy translation
занятый
busy examples
The fitting room is busy, so we'll wait for a few minutes.
busy transcription
/ˈbɪzi/, /ˈbɪzi/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
busy meaning: what does it mean?
occupied
busy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
busy is pronounced as /ˈbɪzi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
busy definition and sentence examples: how is it 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 At the Airport vocabulary?
Yes, busy (занятый) can be learned in the At the Airport topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is busy part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, busy (занятый) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn busy in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.