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 trash.
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
Composed of `über` (over, remaining) and `Rest` (rest, remainder). It signifies what remains over and above the main part.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'rest' of something, and then what's 'über' (over/beyond) that – the final remnants.