befasst
Translation
concerned, engaged, dealing with
Examples
Der damit befasste Ausschuss tagt heute.
The committee concerned with it is meeting today.
Sie ist mit der Organisation befasst.
She is involved with the organization.
Grammar Patterns
((with sth.)) to be concerned/dealing with sth. The lawyer is dealing with the case.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beschäftigt, betraut, zuständig
Etymology
From prefix be- + fassen (to grasp). Describes the state of having mentally 'grasped' a topic.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'fastened' to a task or topic, fully engaged with it.