beschäftigen

Meaning

1. to occupy, to keep occupied, to employ, to engage (possess or use the time, capacity or service of)
2. to keep oneself busy, to keep oneself occupied
3. to concern oneself

Hyphenated as

be‧schäf‧ti‧gen

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˌbəˈʃɛftɪɡən]

Etymology

From Middle High German scheftec (“active”), possibly under the influence of Low German bescheftich (“bustling, industrious”).

Sentences

Der nahe gelegene Spielplatz ist gut geeignet , um die Kinder zu beschäftigen .

The nearby playground is well suited to keep the children occupied.

Während so genannter Europäischen Stunden , beschäftigen sich die Kinder aller Klassen mit verschiedenen Aktivitäten .

During so-called European hours, the children of all classes engage in various activities.