buss
/ˈb̥usʲː/
The English word "bus" is translated into Estonian as buss. Wiktionary also lists autobuss.
Meaning: vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Estonian | IPA |
|---|---|
| buss | /ˈb̥usʲː/ |
| autobuss | /ˈɑu̯toˌb̥usʲː/ |
The word refers to a vehicle (noun).
Which one should you use?
While buss is the common short form, autobuss is a more formal or complete term for the same vehicle.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word in different contexts, note that the partitive case is bussi, which is used after numbers or in certain indefinite constructions. To say "by bus" (using the bus as a means of transport), you use the comitative case bussiga.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈb̥usʲː/
Did you know?
- The word autobuss combines the Greek-derived auto for self-moving and the English-derived bus.
- The word buss is used in the phrase bussiga to mean 'by bus', but the same word buss can also refer to a 'bus' in a computer's hardware architecture.
- When an Estonian says they are 'waiting for the buss', they might be referring to a vehicle that is technically a coach or a shuttle, as the word covers almost all large passenger vehicles.
Examples in context
- Buss läheb siit garaaži.The bus goes from here to the garage.Tatoeba #11380372 by twentyplus, translation #1838330 by LanguageExpert
- Tom ei käi koolis bussiga.Tom doesn't go to school by bus.This sentence uses the comitative case bussiga to mean "by bus".Tatoeba #2710667 by Maasikas, translation #1026176 by CK
- Kuidas ma saan bussijaama?How do I get to the bus station?Tatoeba #3004521 by keegi, translation #1655856 by gleki
- Palun sõitke bussiga bussijaama.Please take the bus to the bus station.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kadi and Andres are waiting at a bus stop.
- KadiKas see buss on hiline?Is this bus late?
- AndresJah, buss on viis minutit hiline.Yes, the bus is five minutes late.
- KadiMa ei taha siin kauem oodata.I don't want to wait here any longer.
- AndresÄra muretse, see tuleb kohe.Don't worry, it's coming soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bus” translations and entries buss, autobuss, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
