the line is busy

линия занята

Произношение

[ðə ˈlaɪn ɪz ˈbɪz.i]

междометие

линия занята

Основной

Used to say that you cannot call someone because they are already on the phone; British English also says the line is engaged.

I've called three times, but the line is busy.A2

Я звонил три раза, но линия занята.

Sorry, the line is busy. Please call later.A2

Извините, линия занята. Перезвоните позже.

The line is busy again — she must be talking to her mum.A2

Опять занято — наверное, болтает с мамой.