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.
