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beschäftigt

busy

Meaning of beschäftigt

occupied

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German[bəˈʃɛftɪçt]
busy
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beschäftigt belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between beschäftigt / besetzt / geschäftig / ausgebucht

🇩🇪German
beschäftigt

Used when someone or something is fully occupied and there is hardly any spare capacity left.

A1Often

Ich bin heute im Büro gut ausgelastet.

Сегодня я на работе полностью занят(а).

B
🇩🇪German
besetzt

Usually means a seat, line, or room is already occupied and unavailable; used less often for a person.

A1Very Often

Der Tisch ist leider besetzt.

Стол, к сожалению, занят.

G
🇩🇪German
geschäftig

Describes a person or environment that is very active and bustling; often about lively activity.

A1Often

Im Büro herrscht am Montagmorgen eine geschäftige Atmosphäre.

В офисе в понедельник утром царит оживлённая атмосфера.

🇩🇪German

Used when everything is fully booked and no places are left, for example in a hotel, on a flight, or for a tour.

A1Very Often

Das Hotel ist für das Wochenende ausgebucht.

Отель на выходные полностью забронирован.

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beschäftigt translation: busy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce beschäftigt

[bəˈʃɛftɪçt]

beschäftigt translation

busy

beschäftigt transcription

[bəˈʃɛftɪçt]

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beschäftigt meaning: what does it mean?

viel zu tun habend; keine freie Zeit habend

beschäftigt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

beschäftigt is pronounced as [bəˈʃɛftɪçt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is beschäftigt part of At the Airport vocabulary?

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Is beschäftigt part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, beschäftigt (busy) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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