Usages of besig
Ek sien dat jy besig is, want jy het baie werk.
I see that you are busy, because you have a lot of work.
Hy sê dat hy besig sal wees tot laat vanaand.
He says that he will be busy until late tonight.
Hy wou my hond sien, al was hy besig met werk.
He wanted to see my dog, even though he was busy with work.
Ek is nog besig met die werk.
I am still busy with the work.
Die hysbak stop op elke verdieping wanneer dit besig is.
The elevator stops on every floor when it is busy.
Die kruising voor die brug is besig in die oggend.
The intersection in front of the bridge is busy in the morning.
Ek is besig om my hande in die badkamer te was.
I am washing my hands in the bathroom.
Sy is besig om te stort, en die seep ruik vars.
She is showering, and the soap smells fresh.
Ek is besig om my tande te borsel, daarom praat ek nie nou nie.
I am brushing my teeth, so I am not speaking now.
My suster is besig om ’n nuwe hemp en ’n mooi rok te kies.
My sister is choosing a new shirt and a beautiful dress.
Ek is besig om my ou broek uit te trek en ’n skoon broek aan te trek.
I am taking off my old trousers and putting on clean trousers.
Terwyl sy besig is om haar skoenveters vas te maak, trek ek my sokkies uit en sit op die bed.
While she is busy tying her shoelaces, I take off my socks and sit on the bed.
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