A1 Expression خنثی

Esmu aizņemts.

I am busy.

معنی

Stating that one has many tasks.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Latvians value silence and personal space. Saying 'Esmu aizņemts' is a respected boundary and rarely taken as an insult if said calmly. In Latvian offices, being 'aizņemts' is often a badge of honor. However, managers are expected to be 'pieejami' (available) despite their busyness. On apps like Messenger, Latvians might leave you on 'read' if they are 'aizņemti', and reply hours later without much apology. It's not rudeness; it's focus. In Riga's crowded cafes, people often share tables. If a chair has a coat on it, it's 'aizņemts'. Always ask before sitting.

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Softening the blow

Add 'šobrīd' (right now) to make it sound like a temporary state rather than a permanent refusal.

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Gender matters!

If you are a woman and say 'aizņemts', Latvians will understand you, but it sounds like you're calling yourself a man.

معنی

Stating that one has many tasks.

🎯

Softening the blow

Add 'šobrīd' (right now) to make it sound like a temporary state rather than a permanent refusal.

⚠️

Gender matters!

If you are a woman and say 'aizņemts', Latvians will understand you, but it sounds like you're calling yourself a man.

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The 'Aizņemts' Sign

In older cafes, you might still see little triangular signs on tables that say 'Aizņemts'.

خودت رو بسنج

A woman wants to say she is busy. Which is correct?

Sieviete saka: 'Atvaino, esmu...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: aizņemta

Women must use the feminine ending '-ta'.

Fill in the missing verb for 'I am busy'.

Es ____ aizņemts.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: esmu

'Esmu' is the first-person singular form of 'būt' (to be).

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are on a bus and someone wants to sit on your bag.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Vieta ir aizņemta

When referring to a seat, use 'vieta' (place/seat).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vai tu vari runāt? B: Nē, esmu ____ ar darbu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ar

The preposition 'ar' (with) is used to show what you are busy with.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Gender Agreement

Masculine
Esmu aizņemts I (male) am busy
Feminine
Esmu aizņemta I (female) am busy

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
A woman wants to say she is busy. Which is correct? Choose A1

Sieviete saka: 'Atvaino, esmu...'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: aizņemta

Women must use the feminine ending '-ta'.

Fill in the missing verb for 'I am busy'. جای خالی A1

Es ____ aizņemts.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: esmu

'Esmu' is the first-person singular form of 'būt' (to be).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are on a bus and someone wants to sit on your bag.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Vieta ir aizņemta

When referring to a seat, use 'vieta' (place/seat).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Vai tu vari runāt? B: Nē, esmu ____ ar darbu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ar

The preposition 'ar' (with) is used to show what you are busy with.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, use 'dzīva iela' or 'iela ar lielu satiksmi'.

It can be blunt. Adding 'atvaino' (sorry) makes it much more polite.

Esmu aizņemta ar bērniem.

No, for that use 'saderinājies'. However, 'aizņemts' can informally mean you are in a relationship.

Mēs esam aizņemti (masculine/mixed) or Mēs esam aizņemtas (feminine).

Yes, 'Līnija ir aizņemta' is the standard phrase for a busy signal.

Yes, 'Esmu ieracies' (I am buried/dug in).

Vai Jūs esat aizņemts?

'Aizņemts' is a state (busy now), 'darbīgs' is a personality trait (hard-working/active).

Yes, if someone knocks, shout 'Aizņemts!'.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

Man nav laika

synonym

I don't have time

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Esmu brīvs

contrast

I am free

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Daudz darba

similar

Much work

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Aizņemtība

builds on

Busyness / Occupancy

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