No. 5,912 in German
büste
Bust (sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest).
In a sentence
Die Büste von Goethe steht im Museum.
The bust of Goethe is in the museum.
Here, 'Büste' refers to a sculpted representation of a person's upper body.
Sie bewunderte die Büste aus Marmor.
She admired the bust made of marble.
In this case, 'Büste' again designates a sculpted upper body representation, focusing on its material.
Die Büste ist ein beliebtes Kunstwerk in der Galerie.
The bust is a popular artwork in the gallery.
Here, 'Büste' is used to generalize about its popularity and artistry.
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