HeyRuaHow to say “dust” in Irish
- Irish:
- dusta
- English:
- dust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DUS-tuh” /ˈd̪ˠʊsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dusta, an dusta (e.g. scamall dusta, a cloud of dust)
What does “dusta” mean?
- dust
- Fine dry powder of earth or dirt that settles on surfaces or rises in the air.Also: dirt, powder.
“Dusta” with the article
Here is dusta after the article (an t-alt).
an dusta
the dust
No change after an
“Dusta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dusta, the Irish word for dust.
Tá dusta ar an mbord.
There's dust on the table.
Bhain sí an dusta de na leabhair.
She dusted the books.
D'éirigh scamall dusta ón mbóthar.
A cloud of dust rose from the road.
Tá mo sheomra lán de dhusta.
My room is full of dust.
Bhí boladh dusta sa seomra.
There was a smell of dust in the room.
Cuireann an dusta casacht orm.
The dust makes me cough.
Bhí na seanbhoscaí clúdaithe i ndusta.
The old boxes were covered in dust.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Dust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dust?
The Irish for dust is dusta (pronounced “DUS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dusta in Irish?
Dusta is said like “DUS-tuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠʊsˠt̪ˠə/).
Does dusta have a plural?
No plural form is given for dusta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dusta change to dhusta or ndusta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dusta becomes mo dhusta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndusta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dusta' and 'deannach'?
Both mean dust; 'deannach' is the older, more traditional word, while 'dusta' is a borrowing common in everyday speech.
