Signification
Stating that one has no free time.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians value directness. Saying 'Aš užimtas' isn't rude; it's seen as being honest about your time. In Lithuanian offices, 'užimtumas' (busyness) is often a status symbol. Being busy means you are an important part of the team. When declining an invite from an elder, it is better to say 'Turiu daug darbų' to show respect for the effort of working. On social media, Lithuanians often use the English 'busy' or 'busy mode', but 'užimtas' remains the standard for formal status.
Drop the 'esu'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Aš užimtas'. It sounds more natural.
Gender Matters
Always check your ending. If you are a woman, say 'užimta'. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
Signification
Stating that one has no free time.
Drop the 'esu'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Aš užimtas'. It sounds more natural.
Gender Matters
Always check your ending. If you are a woman, say 'užimta'. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
Softening the Blow
Add 'Atsiprašau' (Sorry) before the phrase to make it sound more polite.
Teste-toi
A woman is speaking. Which sentence is correct?
Aš esu...
Women must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'būti' (to be) in the present tense.
Mes ______ labai užimti šią savaitę.
'Mes' (we) requires the verb form 'esame'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'Šis staliukas užimtas.'
'Staliukas' means 'table'.
Fill in the missing word in this dialogue.
A: Ar gali padėti? B: Atsiprašau, dabar esu ______.
The context of 'Atsiprašau' (Sorry) suggests the speaker cannot help because they are busy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Užimtas'
People
- • Aš esu užimtas
- • Ar tu užimta?
Places
- • Staliukas užimtas
- • Vieta užimta
Tech
- • Linija užimta
- • Telefonas užimtas
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš esu...
Women must use the feminine ending '-a'.
Mes ______ labai užimti šią savaitę.
'Mes' (we) requires the verb form 'esame'.
Phrase: 'Šis staliukas užimtas.'
'Staliukas' means 'table'.
A: Ar gali padėti? B: Atsiprašau, dabar esu ______.
The context of 'Atsiprašau' (Sorry) suggests the speaker cannot help because they are busy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Linija užimta' is the standard way to say the line is busy.
It can be a bit blunt. Adding 'Atsiprašau' or 'Dabar' (now) makes it softer.
It is 'užimtos'. Example: 'Mes (moterys) esame užimtos'.
Add 'labai': 'Aš esu labai užimtas'.
Yes, 'Užimta!' is what you shout if someone knocks on the door.
'Užimtas' is more about being occupied by tasks, 'užsiėmęs' is more about being engaged in an activity.
Use 'buvau': 'Aš buvau užimtas'.
Yes, 'užsikasęs' (buried/dug in) is common slang for being very busy.
Yes, in a historical or political context, it means a territory is occupied.
Use 'Jūs': 'Ar Jūs esate užimtas?'
Expressions liées
Aš užsiėmęs
synonymI am busy/engaged
Turiu reikalų
similarI have things to do
Esu laisvas
contrastI am free
Neturiu laiko
similarI don't have time
Darbuose paskendęs
specialized formDrowned in work
