NOUN

Rest/ʁɛst/rest; remainder; remnant

Rest is a German noun that means rest, remainder, or remnant. It is pronounced /ʁɛst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Reste".

Definitions

1.what is left after part has been used, taken, or removed(quantity; remainder)

a.remaining part of a whole

Ich esse nur die Hälfte, den Rest kannst du haben.I will only eat half, you can have the rest.

2.uneaten part of food or meal(leftover; food)

a.leftover food

Die Reste vom Abendessen stehen im Kühlschrank.The leftovers from dinner are in the fridge.

3.small part of something remaining(remnant; trace)

a.a small leftover trace

Ein Rest Zweifel blieb trotzdem.A trace of doubt still remained.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Restdie Reste
Genitivedes Restsder Reste
Dativedem Restden Resten
Accusativeden Restdie Reste

Frequently asked questions

What does "Rest" mean in English?
"Rest" means rest, remainder, or remnant. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Rest"?
"Rest" is pronounced /ʁɛst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Rest" der, die, or das?
"Rest" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Rest"?
The plural of "Rest" is "Reste".
What part of speech is "Rest"?
"Rest" is a noun in German.

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