übrig haben

Based on: übrig
Phrase
  1. to have something left
  2. to have (no) interest in something
1.

to have something left

(In the sense of "I have some money left")
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Examples
  • Ich habe noch ein bisschen von meinem Urlaubsgeld übrig.
  • I have a little of my vacation money left.
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2.

to have (no) interest in something

(Nichts übrig haben für)
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  • Was bleibt mir (Dative!) anderes übrig? (very common expression)
  • What alternative do I have? (implying that I have none)Lit.: "What other is left for me? "
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The meaning of “übrigens”

We'll learn how to use "übrigens" and why it's the German translation for "by the way".

Vocab: übrig, im Übrigen, übrigens

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How many meanings does the German word 'übrig haben' have?

übrig haben has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to have something left, 2. to have (no) interest in something.

What is 'übrig haben' related to?

The word 'übrig haben' is related to übrig.

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The meaning of “übrigens”
We'll learn how to use "übrigens" and why it's the German translation for "by the way".
Vocab: übrig, im Übrigen, übrigens
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