Phrase guide

is this seat taken

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Used to ask if a seat is occupied before seating.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Excuse me, is this seat taken?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Persian: این صندلی خالیه؟ / جای کسی نیست؟ — Translations