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Vyast in English: Busy (व्यस्त)
Busy
Hindi (Devanagari)
व्यस्त
Hindi (English letters)
vyast
व्यस्त (vyast) can be expressed as “Busy” in English. For example: “I'm very busy in the office today.”
“vyast” kehna ho, to English mein “Busy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Work call
I'm very busy in the office today.
आज ऑफिस में बहुत व्यस्त हूँ।
aaj office mein bahut vyast hoon.
How to pronounce “Busy”
Say it in English
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This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Busy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Busy | व्यस्त vyast The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| I'm very busy in the office today. | आज ऑफिस में बहुत व्यस्त हूँ। aaj office mein bahut vyast hoon. Work call | Work call |
| If you're busy, we'll talk later. | आप व्यस्त हैं तो बाद में बात करते हैं। aap vyast hain to baad mein baat karte hain. Polite delay | Polite delay |
Use “Busy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Busy” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Busy” in English sentences
1. Work call
I'm very busy in the office today.
आज ऑफिस में बहुत व्यस्त हूँ।
aaj office mein bahut vyast hoon.
2. Polite delay
If you're busy, we'll talk later.
आप व्यस्त हैं तो बाद में बात करते हैं।
aap vyast hain to baad mein baat karte hain.
3. Market hour
Evening time stays busy in the market.
शाम का समय बाज़ार में व्यस्त रहता है।
shaam ka samay baazaar mein vyast rahta hai.
Common mistakes with “Busy”
Instead of
I is very busy in the office today.
Say this
I'm very busy in the office today.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Me'm very busy in the office today.
Say this
I'm very busy in the office today.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Rescheduling a coffee
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you busy right now?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप अभी व्यस्त हैं?
kya aap abhi vyast hain?
You
Yes. I'm a bit busy.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, थोड़ा व्यस्त हूँ।
haan, thoda vyast hoon.
Partner
No problem — we'll meet after the busy time.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई बात नहीं — व्यस्त समय बाद में मिलते हैं।
koi baat nahi — vyast samay baad mein milte hain.
You
Tomorrow evening I'll be less busy.
Show Hindi meaning
कल शाम कम व्यस्त रहूँगा।
kal shaam kam vyast rahoonga.
Your turn: use “Busy”
Say this in English: आप व्यस्त हैं तो बाद में बात करते हैं। (aap vyast hain to baad mein baat karte hain.)
Reveal sample answer
If you're busy, we'll talk later.
आप व्यस्त हैं तो बाद में बात करते हैं।
aap vyast hain to baad mein baat karte hain.
Compare your word order with “If you're busy, we'll talk later.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Busy” in English
Vyast ko English mein kya kehte hain?
व्यस्त (vyast) can be expressed as “Busy” in English. For example: “I'm very busy in the office today.”
What does “Busy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Busy” means व्यस्त (vyast). The sentence “I'm very busy in the office today.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Busy” in a sentence?
If you're busy, we'll talk later. Hindi meaning: आप व्यस्त हैं तो बाद में बात करते हैं। (aap vyast hain to baad mein baat karte hain.). Use “Busy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Busy”?
“Busy” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
