liegengeblieben
Translation
left behind, broken down, unattended to, remaining
Examples
Mein Auto ist auf der Autobahn liegengeblieben.
My car broke down on the highway.
Die Arbeit ist leider liegengeblieben.
Unfortunately, the work was left undone.
Ein Schal ist im Zug liegengeblieben.
A scarf was left behind on the train.
Grammar Patterns
predicative adjective ... has broken down My car has broken down.
Similar Words
Synonyms: left behind, undone, broken down
Etymology
From 'liegen' (to lie) + 'geblieben' (past participle of 'bleiben', to remain). Literally 'remained lying'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a car 'lying' on the road after it has 'remained' there, i.e., broken down. Or work that is 'lying' there, 'remaining' undone.