No. 1,469 in German
rest
"Rest" in German means "remainder" or "residue."
In a sentence
Ich habe noch einen Rest Kuchen übrig.
I still have some leftover cake.
'Rest' is used here to mean 'leftover' or 'remaining portion' of something, in this case, cake.
Der Rest der Teilnehmer kommt später an.
The rest of the participants will arrive later.
'Rest' refers to the 'remaining part' of a group, specifically the participants in this context.
Ich brauche nach der Wanderung ein wenig Rest.
I need a little rest after the hike.
Here, 'Rest' uniquely appears as 'rest' or 'repose', synonymous with relaxation or recovery after exertion.
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