German NOUN C1 Rank 14199

das Überbleibsel

remnant / leftover

das Überbleibsel, die Überbleibsel

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Überbleibsel vs Rest

rest / remainder

Rest is a neutral, general term for the part that remains of a whole. Überbleibsel often highlights a single surviving object or trace of something that has disappeared or been destroyed. “Rest” is appropriate for a mere remaining quantity; “Überbleibsel” is more suitable for something visible that bears witness to what was there.

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Überbleibsel

Vom alten Haus blieb nur ein steinerner Türbogen als Überbleibsel stehen.

The only thing left standing from the old house was a stone doorway arch.

Rest

Vom alten Haus blieb nur ein Rest der Außenmauer stehen.

Only part of the outside wall of the old house was left standing.

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