HeyRuaHow to say “waste” in Irish
- Irish:
- vásta
- English:
- waste
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAWS-tuh” /ˈwɑːst̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- vásta, an vásta (e.g. bainistíocht an vásta, waste management)
What does “vásta” mean?
- waste
- Wasting or squandering something, such as food, money or time, so that it is lost to no purpose.Also: wastage, squandering, wastefulness.
Other Irish words for waste: dramhaíl (waste), diomailt (waste), diomail (waste)
“Vásta” with the article
Here is vásta after the article (an t-alt).
an vásta
the waste
No change after an
“Vásta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vásta, the Irish word for waste.
Is mór an vásta é sin.
That's a big waste.
Ní maith liom vásta bia.
I don't like food waste.
Ba vásta ama é an cruinniú.
The meeting was a waste of time.
Tá an iomarca vásta sa teach seo.
There's too much waste in this house.
Caithfimid deireadh a chur leis an vásta.
We have to put an end to the waste.
Is vásta airgid é sin.
That's a waste of money.
Cuireann méid an vásta iontas orm.
The amount of waste surprises me.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Waste in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waste?
The Irish for waste is vásta (pronounced “VAWS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce vásta in Irish?
Vásta is said like “VAWS-tuh” (IPA /ˈwɑːst̪ˠə/).
Does vásta have a plural?
No plural form is given for vásta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'vásta' and 'dramhaíl'?
'Vásta' means the act of wasting, as in 'vásta ama' (a waste of time), while 'dramhaíl' is waste material or refuse, as in household rubbish.
Is there a more native word for waste?
Yes, 'diomailt' and 'cur amú' are common alternatives, as in 'cur amú ama' (a waste of time).
