Trust in Irish (Trusta): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for trust?

The Irish for trust is trusta (pronounced “TRUS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trustaí. Depending on context it can also mean trust (organisation).

Q: What is the plural of trust in Irish?

The plural of trusta is trustaí; with the article, na trustaí means “the trusts”. The genitive plural is trustaí, as in rialú na dtrustaí (the regulation of the trusts).

Q: Does trusta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trusta can mean trust or trust (organisation), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “trust” in Irish

Irish:: trusta
English:: trust, trust (organisation)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “TRUS-tuh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊsˠt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: trustaí (trusts)
Genitive singular:: trusta, an trusta (e.g. téarmaí an trusta, the terms of the trust)
Genitive plural:: trustaí, na dtrustaí (e.g. rialú na dtrustaí, the regulation of the trusts)

What does “trusta” mean?

“Trusta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

trust: A legal arrangement in which property or money is held and managed by trustees for the benefit of others.Also: legal trust, trust fund.

1 other meaning: trust (organisation)

2trust (organisation): An organisation or body set up to manage funds or property for a particular purpose, such as a charitable trust.Also: trust, charitable trust, foundation.

Other Irish words for trust: muinín (trust), iontaoibh (trust)

“Trusta” with the article

The plural of trust in Irish is trustaí. Here is trusta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an trusta

the trust

No change after an

na trustaí

the trusts

Plural: no change after na

“Trusta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trusta, the Irish word for trust.

Bunaíodh trusta chun an seanteach a chaomhnú.

A trust was set up to preserve the old house.

Tá an t-airgead i dtrusta dá clann.

The money is held in trust for her children.

Tá cúigear ar bhord an trusta.

There are five people on the board of the trust.

Is iontaobhaithe iad ar an trusta sin.

They are trustees of that trust.

Tá go leor trustaí carthanachta sa tír.

There are many charitable trusts in the country.

Fágadh an talamh sa trusta ag a hathair.

Her father left the land in the trust.

Fuair an scoil deontas ón trusta.

The school got a grant from the trust.

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Trust in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for trust?

The Irish for trust is trusta (pronounced “TRUS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trustaí. Depending on context it can also mean trust (organisation).

How do you pronounce trusta in Irish?

Trusta is said like “TRUS-tuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠʊsˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of trust in Irish?

The plural of trusta is trustaí; with the article, na trustaí means “the trusts”. The genitive plural is trustaí, as in rialú na dtrustaí (the regulation of the trusts).

Does trusta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trusta can mean trust or trust (organisation), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does trusta change to thrusta or dtrusta?

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

Is 'trusta' the same as 'iontaobhas'?

Both can translate a legal 'trust'; 'iontaobhas' is the more established native term and also means confidence or reliance, while 'trusta' is used for the legal or organisational sense. For trust in a person, use 'muinín' or 'iontaoibh', never 'trusta'.

Trust in Irish (Trusta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage