arrears

• Substantiv, das die Situation bezeichnet, dass geschuldete Zahlungen noch nicht geleistet wurden, also einen rückständigen oder überfälligen Betrag. Es wird meist im Plural verwendet und bezieht sich häufig auf Miet-, Steuer- oder Lohnzahlungen.

A noun referring to the state of being behind in payments or an unpaid overdue debt.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. State of being behind in paymentsB2formal

   The condition of being late or overdue in paying money that is owed, such as rent, bills, or loan installments.

   Zahlungsrückstand

   • He fell into arrears on his mortgage payments after losing his job.
   • The tenant is three months in arrears with the rent.
   • If you are in arrears, the company may charge additional fees.

   Synonymedefaultdelinquencyindebtednessnonpayment

2. Unpaid overdue debtB2formal

   Money that is owed and has not been paid by the due date, often referring to accumulated debts.

   Zahlungsrückstand

   • The company is trying to collect arrears from its customers.
   • She finally paid off all her arrears to the utility company.
   • The report shows a significant amount of arrears in the accounts.

   Synonymeindebtedness