No. 17,246 in Polish

zajęte

"Zajęte" means "occupied" or "taken."

In a sentence

To miejsce jest zajęte.
This seat is taken.
The word 'zajęte' is used to describe that something (a seat, place, or room) is occupied or reserved and thus unavailable for use.
Wszystkie linie telefoniczne są zajęte.
All telephone lines are busy.
Here, 'zajęte' indicates that the telephone lines are currently in use and thus unavailable for making calls.
Przepraszam, jestem zajęta teraz.
Sorry, I am busy now.
In this context, 'zajęta' (feminine form) describes a person being occupied with tasks or activities, implying unavailability for other activities.

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