Meaning
Informing someone that one is currently occupied.
Cultural Background
In North India, adding 'जी' (honorific) to the end of a sentence makes it very polite. In corporate settings, it is common to use the English word 'busy' instead of 'व्यस्त'.
Softening the blow
Always add 'क्षमा करें' (Excuse me) to sound polite.
Meaning
Informing someone that one is currently occupied.
Softening the blow
Always add 'क्षमा करें' (Excuse me) to sound polite.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to say 'I am busy now'?
मैं अभी व्यस्त हूँ / व्यस्त मैं हूँ अभी?
Standard Hindi word order places the subject first.
Complete the sentence.
मैं ____ व्यस्त हूँ।
'अभी' means 'now', which fits the context of being busy.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercisesमैं अभी व्यस्त हूँ / व्यस्त मैं हूँ अभी?
Standard Hindi word order places the subject first.
मैं ____ व्यस्त हूँ।
'अभी' means 'now', which fits the context of being busy.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNot if you add a polite word like 'sorry'.
Related Phrases
बाद में बात करते हैं
builds onLet's talk later
मैं फ्री हूँ
contrastI am free
