Arabic · Adjectives

مشغول

mashghul

Busy

Beginneradjective

Definition

Having a lot to do.

Example

أنا مشغول هذا الأسبوع.

I am busy this week.

Etymology

From the root 'ش غ ل', the word 'مشغول' (mashghul) means occupied or busy. The usage of this term has persisted through centuries in various dialects and literary works.

How & Where It’s Used

'مشغول' (mashghul) is commonly used in informal spoken Arabic to describe someone engaged in activities or work. It can be used in both written and spoken forms.

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