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preoccupied in Malay

leka

preoccupied in Malay: leka. In English, preoccupied means concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.

Malay words for preoccupied

concerned with something else, distracted
leka

English meaning of preoccupied

  1. adjective Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.
  2. adjective Already occupied.
  3. adjective Prepossessed; biased.
  4. adjective Describing a taxonomic name not available for use because it is already used for another.

Full definition of preoccupied

preoccupied in a sentence

  • I was preoccupied with a deadline at work, and I forgot his birthday.

Questions about preoccupied in Malay

What is the meaning of preoccupied in Malay?
Preoccupied in Malay is leka.
Apakah maksud preoccupied dalam bahasa Melayu?
Preoccupied: leka.
What does preoccupied mean in English?
Preoccupied means concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere.

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