NOUN

derRest/ʁɛst/rest; remainder; leftovers

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

Definitions

1.something that remains after the main part has been used, taken, or removed(amount left over)

a.remainder; leftover piece, part, substance, or amount

Kannst du die Reste vom Kuchen mitnehmen?—Can you take the rest of the cake with you?

2.uneaten food left after a meal(food)

a.food remnants

Die Reste von gestern stehen noch im Kühlschrank.—Yesterday's leftovers are still in the fridge.

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 leftovers. 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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