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verbleibend
remaining
Used as an adjective to describe something that is left over or still present.
example
Den verbleibenden Rest des Kuchens heben wir für morgen auf.
We'll save the remaining rest of the cake for tomorrow.
verbleibend
remaining
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Meanings
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Word structure
'Verbleibend' (remaining) is the present participle of the verb 'verbleiben' (to remain). It is used like a normal adjective and describes something that is currently left over or still continuing.
EXAMPLE
Die verbleibende Arbeit müssen wir morgen erledigen.
We have to finish the remaining work tomorrow.
Register: Formal
Since the word is derived from the formal verb 'verbleiben' (to remain), the adjective 'verbleibend' (remaining) also has a rather formal or written character.
EXAMPLE
Der verbleibende Betrag wird in zwei Raten gezahlt.
The remaining amount will be paid in two installments.
Typical collocations
Common nouns combined with 'verbleibend' (remaining) refer to quantities, time, or tasks. Typical phrases are 'der verbleibende Rest' (the remaining remainder), 'die verbleibende Zeit' (the remaining time), or 'die verbleibenden Mittel' (the remaining funds/resources).
EXAMPLE
Mit der verbleibenden Energie konnte er das Rennen gerade noch beenden.
With his remaining energy, he was just able to finish the race.
Compare with
verbleibend vs vorhanden
available / present
'vorhanden' and 'verbleibend' can both express that something is still there. 'vorhanden' only says that something exists or is available. It does not necessarily mean that something was used up or taken away before. 'verbleibend', on the other hand, means: this is the remainder left after an action, use, or selection. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with something being 'still there'. Memory tip: Everything that is 'verbleibend' is still 'vorhanden', but not everything that is 'vorhanden' is a remainder.
verbleibend
Jana verteilt die Kekse und legt die verbleibenden Stücke in eine Dose.
Jana hands out the cookies and puts the remaining pieces in a tin.
vorhanden
Im Kühlschrank ist noch genug Milch für das Frühstück vorhanden.
There is still enough milk available in the fridge for breakfast.
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