Bavarian edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German scheftec, scheftic (active), under the influence of Middle High German bescheften (to be active, busy) and (possibly) Low German bescheftich (bustling, industrious).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈb̥ʃe̞fd̥iɡ̥ŋ̩/
  • Hyphenation: bschäf‧tign

Verb edit

bschäftign (past participle bschäftigt)

  1. (transitive) to occupy, to keep occupied, to employ, to engage (possess or use the time, capacity or service of)
  2. (reflexive) to keep oneself busy, to keep oneself occupied (with mit)
  3. (reflexive) to concern oneself

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