Been keeping busy Meaning in English
expression · lemma: keep busy
ˈbɪn/, /bən/, /bɪn/ /ˈkipɪŋ/ /ˈbɪzi
BIN KEE-ping BIZ-ee
bˈiːn/ /kˈiːpɪŋ/ /bˈɪzi
BEEN KEE-ping BIZ-ee
Definición
This expression means someone has been actively doing things, working, or staying occupied, especially during a period when asked about their life.
Uso & Matices
Informal and conversational; often used as a friendly response to 'How have you been?' Suggests having many activities, but not necessarily being overwhelmed. Can refer to work, hobbies, or chores.
Spanish: he estado ocupado - me he mantenido ocupadoPortuguese (BR): tenho estado ocupado - venho me mantendo ocupadoPortuguese (PT): tenho andado ocupado - tenho-me mantido ocupadoChinese (Simplified): 一直很忙 - 保持忙碌Chinese (Traditional): 一直很忙 - 保持忙碌Hindi: व्यस्त रहा हूँ - व्यस्त रहा हैArabic: كنت مشغولاً - أبقيت نفسي مشغولاًBengali: ব্যস্ত ছিলাম - কাজ নিয়ে ব্যস্ত থাকছিRussian: был(а) занят(а) - занимаюсь деламиJapanese: 忙しくしていたVietnamese: vẫn bận rộn - giữ mình bận rộnKorean: 바쁘게 지냈어 - 계속 바빴어Turkish: meşguldüm - uğraşıyordumUrdu: مصروف رہا ہوں - خود کو مصروف رکھا ہوا ہےIndonesian: tetap sibuk - menyibukkan diri
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I've been keeping busy with work lately.
basic
She has been keeping busy by learning new recipes.
basic
Have you been keeping busy during the holidays?
basic
I’ve been keeping busy with some home projects since the new year.
natural
Yeah, I’ve been keeping busy—it helps me stay positive.
natural
You know me, I’ve been keeping busy as always.
natural