German Conversation · Level 104
57 words
German word
restlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɛstlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveremaining
Example
Hast du die restlichen Aufgaben erledigt?
Have you finished the remaining tasks?
More examples
Können wir die restlichen Kosten aufteilen?
Can we split the remaining costs?
Core concept
A portion of a quantity remains after earlier portions have been used or subtracted.
Common phrases
die restlichen Kosten
the remaining costs
das restliche Budget
the remaining budget
die restlichen Fragen
the remaining questions
Similar words
übrig: Present as the leftover part of a larger whole.
verblieben: Continuing to exist after the amount has been reduced.
Definition in German
Beschreibt die Teile oder Mengen, die nach Abzug von bereits genannten oder gebrauchten Elementen verbleiben
Word origin
The adjective restlich derives from Rest plus -lich and describes something belonging to the remainder.
Usage tips
- Restlich commonly appears before plural nouns such as restlichen Aufgaben, while English remaining often follows the noun or stands alone.