Meaning
busy, preoccupied
- Engaged in many activities or chores; visibly occupied with tasks.
In a sentence
Oggi sono troppo indaffarato per venire a pranzo con voi.
Today I am too busy to come to lunch with you.
Marta sembrava molto indaffarata con i preparativi della festa.
Marta seemed very busy with the preparations for the party.
Perché eri così indaffarato quando ti ho chiamato?
Why were you so busy when I called you?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indaffarato | masculine · singular |
| indaffarata | feminine · singular |
| indaffarati | masculine · plural |
| indaffarate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More descriptive than 'occupato': it emphasizes bustling activity or running errands.