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UK//ðɪs siːts ˈteɪ.kən//US//ðɪs siːts ˈteɪ.kən//

Meaning of This seat's taken

Indicates that a specific seat is not available for use.

In simple words: This seat is not available.

This seat's taken in a sentence

  • When I approached the empty chair, the person sitting next to it said, 'This seat's taken.'
  • I asked if I could sit down, but he quickly replied, 'This seat's taken.'
  • In the crowded cafe, whenever I tried to sit, someone would say, 'This seat's taken.'
  • She pointed to the chair beside her and claimed, 'This seat's taken,' to keep her space.

How to use This seat's taken

Used when offering or denying a seat. More casual and common in everyday conversations. Not usually used in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

fixed phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a sign on a busy bus saying 'This seat's taken' with a backpack on it.

Related words

Collocations with This seat's taken

  • save a seat
  • rise and say
  • empty seat

Synonyms for This seat's taken

  • This seat is occupied
  • This seat is reserved
  • This seat is unavailable

Common mistakes with This seat's taken

  • Confused with 'This seat is occupied' which sounds more formal.
  • Using it in a formal setting where it's inappropriate to claim a seat.
  • Overusing it when no one is asking for the seat.

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Frequently asked questions about This seat's taken

What does This seat's taken mean?

This seat is not available.

What is the definition of This seat's taken?

Indicates that a specific seat is not available for use.

How do you use This seat's taken in a sentence?

When I approached the empty chair, the person sitting next to it said, 'This seat's taken.'

Can you give another example of This seat's taken?

I asked if I could sit down, but he quickly replied, 'This seat's taken.'

What are synonyms for This seat's taken?

Common alternatives include This seat is occupied, This seat is reserved, This seat is unavailable.

What words go with This seat's taken?

It commonly pairs with save a seat, rise and say, empty seat.

What are common mistakes when using This seat's taken?

Confused with 'This seat is occupied' which sounds more formal. Using it in a formal setting where it's inappropriate to claim a seat. Overusing it when no one is asking for the seat.

How do you pronounce This seat's taken?

US: //ðɪs siːts ˈteɪ.kən//, UK: //ðɪs siːts ˈteɪ.kən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This seat's taken?

Used when offering or denying a seat. More casual and common in everyday conversations. Not usually used in formal contexts.