rusta

From rusto +‎ -a.

• IPA^(key): /ˈrusta/

rusta (accusative singular rustan, plural rustaj, accusative plural rustajn)

1. rusty

From Proto-Samic *rusnë.

• (Kautokeino) IPA^(key): /ˈrusːta/

rusta

1. winter mist

• Koponen, Eino, Ruppel, Klaas, Aapala, Kirsti, editors (2002–2008), Álgu database: Etymological database of the Saami languages‎, Helsinki: Research Institute for the Languages of Finland

• rusten

rusta m or f

1. definite feminine singular of rust

• rustet

rusta

1. simple past of ruste
2. past participle of ruste

• IPA^(key): /ˈrʉstɑ/

rusta f

1. definite singular of rust

• ruste

• IPA^(key): /²rʉstɑ/

rusta (present tense rustar, past tense rusta, past participle rusta, passive infinitive rustast, present participle rustande, imperative rusta/rust)

1. to rust

• “rusta” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Cognate with German rüsten, from Proto-West Germanic *hrustijan. Related to rustning (“armour”).

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rusta (present rustar, preterite rustade, supine rustat, imperative rusta)

1. to arm (to equip with weapons)
2. to equip (someone with something)

   vi har rustat oss för både regn och solsken

   we are equipped for both rain and sunshine

3. to renovate (a building, vehicle etc.); also rusta upp

   jag har inte råd att rusta badrummet

   I can't afford to renovate my bathroom

• → Finnish: rustata (“to write”, colloquial)

• rusat, rutas, surat