Busy: meaning, definitions and examples
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busy
[ ˈbɪzi ]
Translations
Translations of the word "busy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ocupado
🇮🇳 व्यस्त (vyast)
🇩🇪 beschäftigt
🇮🇩 sibuk
🇺🇦 зайнятий
🇵🇱 zajęty
🇯🇵 忙しい (いそがしい, isogashii)
🇫🇷 occupé
🇪🇸 ocupado
🇹🇷 meşgul
🇰🇷 바쁜 (bappeun)
🇸🇦 مشغول (mashghool)
🇨🇿 zaneprázdněný
🇸🇰 zaneprázdnený
🇨🇳 忙碌 (mánglù)
🇸🇮 zaseden
🇮🇸 upptekinn
🇰🇿 тығыз
🇬🇪 დაკავებული (dakavebuli)
🇦🇿 məşğul
🇲🇽 ocupado
Etymology
The word 'busy' originated from the Middle English word 'busi', which meant 'careful, diligent'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to being occupied or engaged in activity. The concept of busyness has been present in human society for centuries, reflecting the constant need to manage tasks and responsibilities.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,053, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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