Signification
Having no free time.
Contexte culturel
Georgians often use 'busyness' as a polite excuse to avoid social obligations they don't want to attend, but they will almost always find time for an unexpected guest at their home. In the capital, 'დაკავებული ვარ' is a common status symbol among young professionals, reflecting a shift toward Western work-life values. In business meetings, being 'dakavebuli' is expected. It is considered unprofessional to appear as if you have too much free time. Using this phrase with elders can sometimes be seen as a lack of respect. It's better to explain *what* you are doing rather than just saying you are busy.
Softening the Blow
Always add 'ბოდიში' (sorry) or 'სამწუხაროდ' (unfortunately) before saying you're busy to maintain good social standing.
The 'Engaged' Trap
Never use this to tell someone you are getting married. You will get very confused looks!
Signification
Having no free time.
Softening the Blow
Always add 'ბოდიში' (sorry) or 'სამწუხაროდ' (unfortunately) before saying you're busy to maintain good social standing.
The 'Engaged' Trap
Never use this to tell someone you are getting married. You will get very confused looks!
Plural Agreement
Remember that if you are speaking for a group, you MUST use 'დაკავებულები ვართ'. It's a common A2/B1 test error.
Hospitality vs. Work
If a Georgian says they are busy but then invites you in for wine, they are following the cultural rule that guests come first. Don't take the 'busy' too literally in a home setting!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to be' (ვარ, ხარ, არის).
მე ახლა ძალიან დაკავებული ____.
The subject is 'მე' (I), so the verb must be 'ვარ'.
How do you say 'We are busy'?
Choose the correct plural form:
In Georgian, 'we' (chven) requires the plural suffix '-ebi' on the adjective and the verb 'vart'.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone asks: 'შეგიძლია დამეხმარო?' (Can you help me?) but you are working.
This is the polite way to decline a request for help when you have no time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ხვალ თავისუფალი ხარ? B: არა, ხვალ ______ ______.
The question asks if you are free (tavisupali), so the logical negative answer is 'I am busy'.
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Aides visuelles
Where to use 'დაკავებული'
People
- • I am busy
- • The doctor is busy
- • We are busy
Places
- • The room is occupied
- • The seat is taken
- • The office is full
Tech
- • The phone line is busy
- • The server is occupied
Formal vs Informal 'Busy'
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesმე ახლა ძალიან დაკავებული ____.
The subject is 'მე' (I), so the verb must be 'ვარ'.
Choose the correct plural form:
In Georgian, 'we' (chven) requires the plural suffix '-ebi' on the adjective and the verb 'vart'.
Someone asks: 'შეგიძლია დამეხმარო?' (Can you help me?) but you are working.
This is the polite way to decline a request for help when you have no time.
A: ხვალ თავისუფალი ხარ? B: არა, ხვალ ______ ______.
The question asks if you are free (tavisupali), so the logical negative answer is 'I am busy'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes! 'ხაზი დაკავებულია' (khazi dakavebulia) means 'the line is busy'.
It can be a bit blunt. It's better to say 'ბოდიში, ახლა დაკავებული ვარ'.
'საქმე მაქვს' literally means 'I have work/business' and is more informal. 'დაკავებული ვარ' is 'I am occupied' and is more neutral/formal.
დაკავებული არ ვარ (dakavebuli ar var).
Yes, 'დაკავებულია' is what you would shout if someone knocks on a bathroom door you are in!
No, Georgian has no grammatical gender. It's the same for everyone.
დაკავებული ვიყავი (dakavebuli viqavi).
People might say 'ვიჭედები' (I'm getting stuck/jammed) if they have too much work.
Yes, 'ეს ადგილი დაკავებულია' (This seat is occupied).
It is an A1 phrase, one of the first things you learn to navigate social life.
ძალიან დაკავებული ვარ (dzalian dakavebuli var).
No, it's a past participle acting as an adjective. 'Var' is the verb.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for professional emails.
The root is 'კავ' (kav), meaning to hold or catch.
Expressions liées
საქმე მაქვს
similarI have business/work.
თავისუფალი ვარ
contrastI am free.
მოუცლელი ვარ
synonymI am without free time.
დრო არ მაქვს
similarI don't have time.
გადატვირთული ვარ
builds onI am overloaded.
