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busy in Malay

ramai

/ˈbɪz.i/

busy in Malay: ramai, sibuk. In English, busy means crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

Malay words for busy

crowded with business or activities
ramai
doing a great deal
sibuk

English meaning of busy

  1. adjective Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
  2. adjective Engaged with or preoccupied by an activity or person.
  3. adjective Having much work to do; having much to get done.
  4. adjective Having a lot going on; complicated or intricate.

Full definition of busy

busy in a sentence

  • Be careful crossing that busy street.
  • The director cannot see you now: he's busy.
  • Her telephone has been busy all day.

Synonyms of busy

busy in other languages

Questions about busy in Malay

What is the meaning of busy in Malay?
Busy in Malay is ramai, sibuk.
Apakah maksud busy dalam bahasa Melayu?
Busy: ramai, sibuk.
What does busy mean in English?
Busy means crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

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