Formal:
* തിരക്കിലാണ് (Thirakkilaanu): This is a very common and straightforward way to say "busy." It literally translates to "in a rush" or "in haste."
* തിരക്കുള്ളതാണ് (Thirakkullaataan): This means "it is busy" and implies a general state of being busy.
Informal:
* കുറെ തിരക്കുണ്ട് (Kure thirakkund): This means "have a lot of work" and is more informal.
* തൊഴിലിലാണ് (Thozhilalaanu): This literally means "in work" and is more specific to work-related busyness.
Other ways:
* ആൾക്കൂട്ടമാണ് (Aalkkoodamaanu): This means "there are many people" and can be used to indicate a busy place.
* തിരക്കിട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു (Thirakkitirikkunnu): This is a more emphatic way of saying "busy" and implies a sense of being rushed or overwhelmed.
You can choose the most appropriate phrase based on the situation and the level of formality you want to convey.