ADJECTIVE

besetzt/bəˈzɛt͡st/occupied; taken; engaged

besetzt is a German adjective that means occupied, taken, or engaged. It is pronounced /bəˈzɛt͡st/.

Definitions

1.not free or available; occupied (about a place, seat, etc.)(location/object)

a.(of a seat) not vacant; already in use

Dieser Platz ist besetzt.This seat is taken.

b.(of a room/area) occupied, not available

Das Badezimmer ist gerade besetzt.The bathroom is currently occupied.

2.phone line is busy/engaged(phone line)

a.(of a phone line) currently in use

Die Leitung ist besetzt.The line is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What does "besetzt" mean in English?
"besetzt" means occupied, taken, or engaged. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "besetzt"?
"besetzt" is pronounced /bəˈzɛt͡st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "besetzt"?
"besetzt" is a adjective in German.

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