hustú

Hustá is the feminine singular form of the adjective hustý in Czech and Slovak, meaning dense, thick, or compact. It is used to describe high density, concentration, or closeness of a substance, space, or phenomenon and agrees with the gender of the noun it modifies.

Common usages include phrases such as hustá mlha (dense fog), hustá zástavba (dense housing development), and hustá vegetace (dense vegetation). In weather reporting, hustá mlha is a standard expression. In urban descriptions, hustá zástavba indicates a crowded built environment.

The word belongs to the Slavic linguistic group and has cognates across related languages that express similar ideas of density or thickness. In Czech and Slovak grammar, hustá corresponds to masculine hustý and neuter husté, with the appropriate endings appearing according to number and case.

Metaphorically, hustá can describe intangible densities as well, for example a hustá atmosféra (thick or oppressive atmosphere) or, more broadly, a tightly packed situation or crowd. The nuance conveyed by hustá is generally one of noticeable concentration or closeness, sometimes implying a lack of openness or airiness.

See also terms for related concepts of density and concentration in weather, geography, and urban planning. While hustá is primarily a descriptive adjective, its use is common in everyday language, journalism, literature, and public discourse within Czech and Slovak-speaking communities.