No. 17,247 in Polish

zajęty

"Busy" or "occupied."

In a sentence

Jestem teraz bardzo zajęty pracą.
I am currently very busy with work.
'Zajęty' describes someone being occupied or busy at the current moment.
Te miejsca są już zajęte.
These seats are already taken.
'Zajęte' indicates that the seats are occupied and unavailable.
Telefon jest zajęty, nie mogę się dodzwonić.
The phone line is busy; I cannot get through.
'Zajęty' refers to the phone line being in use or not available for other connections.

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