Indonesian Word of the Day
sibuk
/SI-buk/ • adjective — 18th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: busy; occupied with tasks, work, or activities
Examples
- Maaf, saya sedang sibuk sekarang.
(Sorry, I'm busy right now.) - Kantor itu sangat sibuk setiap hari.
(That office is very busy every day.) - Dia selalu sibuk dengan pekerjaannya.
(He/She is always busy with his/her work.)
Synonyms
- repot
- ramai
Use 'sibuk' to describe people, places, or schedules that are occupied or active. Common patterns: 'sedang sibuk' (busy right now), 'sibuk dengan [something]' (busy with ...), or intensified as 'sangat sibuk' (very busy). It is an adjective and frequently used in everyday conversation as an excuse or explanation (e.g., 'Maaf, saya sibuk').
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