remnant in German
remnant in German is Rest, Überbleibsel, Überrest — remnant means a small remaining piece or amount of something bigger that once existed.
remnant in German
Rest
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
Überbleibsel
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
Überrest
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
Relikt
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
Restposten
An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
What does "remnant" mean?
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noun A small remaining piece or amount of something bigger that once existed.
"Only a remnant of the old city wall still stands."
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noun A leftover piece of fabric sold cheaply at the end of a roll.
"She bought a remnant of blue cotton to make cushion covers."
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remnant in a sentence
- Only a remnant of the old city wall still stands.
- She bought a remnant of blue cotton to make cushion covers.
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What is "remnant" in German?
"remnant" in German is Rest, Überbleibsel, Überrest. remnant means: A small remaining piece or amount of something bigger that once existed.
How do you use "remnant" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a remnant of the old city wall still stands." In German, "remnant" is Rest, Überbleibsel, Überrest.
Are there other ways to say "remnant" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "remnant": Rest, Überbleibsel, Überrest, Relikt, Restposten.
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