der Überrest
Translation
remains, remnant, leftover, rest
Examples
Die Überreste der alten Stadt sind beeindruckend.
The remains of the ancient city are impressive.
Er aß die Überreste vom Abendessen.
He ate the leftovers from dinner.
Grammar Patterns
the remains/leftovers of sth. Die Überreste der alten Mauer sind noch sichtbar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Relikt, Ruine; Antonyms: Ganzes (whole)
Etymology
From 'über-' (over, left over) + 'Rest' (rest, remainder). Literally 'over-rest' or what is left over.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'über' (over) and this is the 'Rest' of it. What's left behind, like leftovers or ruins.