ব্যস্ত
besto precise: bæsto
busy
What does ব্যস্ত mean?
ব্যস্ত (besto) is a Bangla adjective that means busy in English.
Describes a person who is occupied with work or an activity, or a place buzzing with energy and movement. It is standard across both casual chat and professional interactions when explaining availability. A frequent learner mistake is using it for an engaged telephone line, which is usually described with English loan phrasing rather than standard sentence adjectives.
How do you say “busy” in Bangla?
Say ব্যস্ত, pronounced besto. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- আমি আজ খুব ব্যস্ত আছি।ami aj khub besto achhi.
I am very busy today.
- আপনি কি এখন ব্যস্ত?apni ki ekhon besto?
Are you busy right now?
- ঢাকা খুব ব্যস্ত একটি শহর।dhaka khub besto ekti shohor.
Dhaka is a very busy city.
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