Bust in Irish (Busta): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for bust?

The Irish for bust is busta (pronounced “BUS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bustaí.

Q: What is the plural of bust in Irish?

The plural of busta is bustaí; with the article, na bustaí means “the busts”. The genitive plural is bustaí, as in bailiúchán na mbustaí (the collection of busts).

How to say “bust” in Irish

Irish:: busta
English:: bust
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “BUS-tuh” /ˈbˠʊsˠt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: bustaí (busts)
Genitive singular:: busta, an bhusta (e.g. ceann an bhusta, the head of the bust)
Genitive plural:: bustaí, na mbustaí (e.g. bailiúchán na mbustaí, the collection of busts)

What does “busta” mean?

bust: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders and upper chest.Also: sculpture, statue, head and shoulders.

“Busta” with the article

The plural of bust in Irish is bustaí. Here is busta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an busta

the bust

No change after an

na bustaí

the busts

Plural: no change after na

“Busta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using busta, the Irish word for bust.

Tá busta cré-umha den fhile sa pháirc.

There is a bronze bust of the poet in the park.

Rinne an dealbhóir busta den uachtarán.

The sculptor made a bust of the president.

Cuireadh an busta ar thaispeáint sa halla.

The bust was put on display in the hall.

Bhí ainm an fhile ar bhonn an bhusta.

The poet's name was on the base of the bust.

Tá go leor bustaí marmair sa mhúsaem.

There are many marble busts in the museum.

Cheannaigh mé busta beag de Mozart.

I bought a small bust of Mozart.

Seasann an busta i lár na leabharlainne.

The bust stands in the middle of the library.

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Bust in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bust?

The Irish for bust is busta (pronounced “BUS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bustaí.

How do you pronounce busta in Irish?

Busta is said like “BUS-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠʊsˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of bust in Irish?

The plural of busta is bustaí; with the article, na bustaí means “the busts”. The genitive plural is bustaí, as in bailiúchán na mbustaí (the collection of busts).

Why does busta change to bhusta or mbusta?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) busta becomes mo bhusta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbusta (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'busta' and 'dealbh'?

'Dealbh' is a statue or sculpture in general, while 'busta' is specifically a sculpture of the head and upper body.

Bust in Irish (Busta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage