Ülejäänu

Ülejäänu is an Estonian word that translates to "leftover," "remainder," or "surplus" in English. It can be used in various contexts, referring to physical objects, food, or abstract concepts.

In the context of food, ülejäänu commonly denotes any food that remains uneaten after a meal. This can be stored for later consumption, repurposed into new dishes, or sometimes discarded. Managing food ülejäänu is a topic often discussed in relation to reducing food waste.

Beyond food, ülejäänu can describe any quantity of something that exceeds a particular requirement or has not been used. For example, it might refer to surplus materials in a construction project or leftover funds after a budget has been allocated. In a more abstract sense, it can denote the remaining part of something, such as the ülejäänu of a population after a certain group has been accounted for. The word emphasizes what is left behind or not utilized.