Grammar forms
| Name | Norwegian form | Note |
|---|---|---|
| infinitive | å være opptatt | - |
| present tense | er opptatt | - |
| past tense | var opptatt | - |
| present perfect | har vært opptatt | - |
| positive form | opptatt | The basic adjective form. |
| neuter | opptatt | - |
| plural and definite form | opptatte | - |
to be busy, to have no free time; also to be very interested in something or absorbed in something
This expression often means that a person is busy and not free at the moment. It can also mean that something is very interesting or important to the person.