For describing someone being occupied or engaged:
* వ్యస్తం (vyastam) - This is the most common and general translation for "busy".
* కబడ్డీగా (kabaddīga) - This word implies being very busy and perhaps overwhelmed.
* పనిమనిషి (panimanishi) - This literally means "work person" and implies someone who is always busy with work.
For describing a place or situation being crowded or active:
* సంచలనం (sanchalanaṁ) - This means "movement" and implies a place with a lot of activity.
* తిరుగుబాటు (tirugu bāṭu) - This means "rush" or "hurry" and implies a crowded or busy place.
For describing something being in use or occupied:
* బిజీగా (bīzīgā) - This is a direct translation of "busy" and is often used in formal situations.
* మధ్యలో (madhyalō) - This means "in the middle" and implies something being occupied or in use.
The best translation depends on the specific situation and how you want to express "busy" in Telugu.