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bust
A three-dimensional representation of a person's head and upper body, usually as a sculpture made of stone, bronze, or another material.
Im Foyer des Theaters steht eine Büste des Gründers.
There is a bust of the founder in the theater foyer.
bust
The female chest or bosom, often used as a term in tailoring, art, or anatomy.
Das Abendkleid ist an der Büste reich mit Perlen bestickt.
The evening dress is richly embroidered with pearls at the bust.
The German word 'Büste' (bust) refers only to a sculpture or the upper body. In English, 'bust' also has colloquial meanings such as 'bankrupt' or 'police raid', which do not exist in German.
Im Museum steht eine Büste von Schiller.
There is a bust of Schiller in the museum.
You can recognize the meaning from context: if it is about a work of art made from material such as stone or bronze, the sculpture is meant. If the word refers to a garment or the body, it means the female chest.
Er schuf eine Büste aus Marmor.
He created a bust out of marble.
In connection with the sculpture, the verb 'enthüllen' (to unveil) is often used. People also say that a bust 'von' (of) a particular person is made.
Der Bürgermeister enthüllte feierlich die Büste des berühmten Komponisten.
The mayor ceremoniously unveiled the bust of the famous composer.
In the meaning 'weiblicher Brustkorb' (female chest), 'Büste' (bust) is a rather formal or technical term. It is often found in tailoring, art history, or medical descriptions.
Für das Kostüm musste die Büste der Schauspielerin genau vermessen werden.
For the costume, the actress's bust had to be measured precisely.
chest / breast
Brust and Büste can refer to the female breast area in connection with clothing. Brust is the usual term for the body part; Büste refers more to the overall visible shape of the body and is used especially in tailoring, art, or anatomy. In everyday situations, Brust is usually the better choice, while Büste can sound more technical when discussing fit.
Die Schneiderin änderte das Kleid an der Büste, damit es besser saß.
The tailor altered the dress around the bust so that it fit better.
Das Kleid sitzt an der Brust bequem und drückt nirgends.
The dress fits comfortably around the bust and does not pinch anywhere.
