besetzt
Translation
occupied, engaged, busy
Examples
Die Toilette ist besetzt.
The restroom is occupied.
Der Platz ist leider besetzt.
The seat is unfortunately occupied.
Die Telefonleitung ist besetzt.
The telephone line is busy.
Grammar Patterns
sein + besetzt to be occupied The restroom is occupied.
Similar Words
Synonyms: belegt; Antonyms: frei (free), leer (empty)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) + 'setzen' (to set, to place). It literally means something has been 'set upon', hence occupied.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sign on a restroom door that says 'BESETZT'. Someone has 'set' themselves inside, so it's occupied.