der Verbleib
Translation
whereabouts, stay, remainder
Examples
Der Verbleib des Geldes ist unbekannt.
The whereabouts of the money is unknown.
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen angenehmen Verbleib.
I wish you a pleasant stay.
Grammar Patterns
the whereabouts ((of sb./sth.)) The whereabouts of the ship is unknown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufenthaltsort (location), Standort (position); Antonyms: Abreise (departure), Weggang (leaving)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verbleiben' (to remain). It consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'bleiben' (to stay).
Memory Tips
Connect 'Verbleib' to the English word 'leave'. While 'bleiben' means 'to stay', the 'ver-' prefix changes the focus to where something was left or where it remains.