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remains in German

remains in German is Gebeine, Ruinen, Überrest — remains means the parts of something that are left after most of it has gone or been destroyed.

remains in German

Gebeine
noun
The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
Ruinen
noun
The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
Überrest
noun
The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.
Ruinen
noun
All that is left of the stock of some things; remnants.

What does "remains" mean?

  1. noun The parts of something that are left after most of it has gone or been destroyed.
    "Only the remains of the old castle wall can still be seen on the hill."
  2. noun A dead body.
    "The remains were buried in a quiet ceremony in the family's village."
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remains in a sentence

  • Only the remains of the old castle wall can still be seen on the hill.
  • We swept up the remains of the broken vase and put them in the bin.
  • The remains were buried in a quiet ceremony in the family's village.
  • Scientists examined the ancient remains found inside the cave.

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What is "remains" in German?
"remains" in German is Gebeine, Ruinen, Überrest. remains means: The parts of something that are left after most of it has gone or been destroyed.
How do you use "remains" in a sentence?
Example: "Only the remains of the old castle wall can still be seen on the hill." In German, "remains" is Gebeine, Ruinen, Überrest.
Are there other ways to say "remains" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "remains": Gebeine, Ruinen, Überrest.
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