занятый
Translation of занятый
occupied
Russian word in Latin letters: zanyatyy
Meaning of занятый
уже кем-то используется, как стул в кафе или туалет
being used or taken
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Занятый or оккупированный?
оккупированный
оккупированный ≠ occupied (seat): taken by an enemy army
Don't say оккупированный about a seat or a toilet. Someone is using it — занятый; seized by an army — оккупированный.
Все столики в кафе были заняты.
All the tables in the café were occupied.
Город был оккупирован во время войны.
The city was under military occupation, not just 'occupied' like a seat.
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The meeting room was occupied all morning.
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Переговорная была занята всё утро.
Sorry, this seat is occupied.
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Извините, это место занято.
занятый synonyms
What's the difference between занятый and занято
Short form used on its own: a sign on a door, a reply about a seat.
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What does занятый mean?
being used or taken
How do you pronounce занятый?
занятый is pronounced [ˈzanʲətɨj], in Latin letters “zanyatyy”.
How is занятый used in a sentence?
The meeting room was occupied all morning. Translation: Переговорная была занята всё утро.
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