der Überrest
Translation
remains, remnants, leftovers
Examples
Archäologen fanden die Überreste einer Siedlung.
Archaeologists found the remains of a settlement.
Die Überreste des Essens kamen in den Müll.
The leftovers from the meal went into the bin.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) the remains of sth. the remains of a ship
Similar Words
die Reste (leftovers), das Relikt (relic), die Ruine (ruin)
Etymology
From `über` (over, left over) + `Rest` (rest, remainder). Literally the 'over-rest' or what is left over.
Memory Tips
Think of what is left 'over' from the 'rest' after an event, like the remains of a feast.