adjectiveadverb
übrig
left · be left
Etwas, das nach dem Gebrauch oder nach dem Teilen noch da ist und nicht gebraucht wurde.
The German word "übrig" is an adjective and adverb meaning "left over", "remaining", or "extra". It describes what remains after something has been used, taken, or done.
- It is related to the idea of something remaining ("üblich" means something customary, but "übrig" is about what's left).
- Examples: etwas übrig haben (to have something left over), Der Rest ist übrig (The rest remains).
Similar words:
- restlich (remaining, residual)
- verbleibend (remaining, leftover)
- überflüssig (superfluous, redundant)
Differences:
- übrig typically refers simply to what remains.
- restlich and verbleibend are more formal and specify remaining amounts.
- überflüssig has a negative connotation: something unnecessary or excessive rather than just remaining.
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Examples
Es ist noch genug übrig.adjective
There is still enough left.
Es sind noch einige Bücher übrig.adjective
There are still some books left.
Von dem Essen war wenig übrig.adjective
There was little left of the food.
Vom Kuchen ist nichts übrig.adjective
Nothing is left of the cake.
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