Meaning of the German Word "Beschäftigen"

beschäftigen

occupy

To fill or use a space, area, or amount of time.

Example Sentence

Die Kinder beschäftigen sich mit Brettspielen.

Other Meanings of This Word

To be the main thought in someone's mind, causing other things to be forgotten.

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Definition: To fill or use a space, area, or amount of time.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "beschäftigen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "beschäftigen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "beschäftigen" belong to?

Daily Life