Arrears in Irish (Riaráiste): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for arrears?

The Irish for arrears is riaráiste (pronounced “REE-raw-shtyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is riaráistí. Depending on context it can also mean backlog.

Q: What is the plural of arrears in Irish?

The plural of riaráiste is riaráistí; with the article, na riaráistí means “the arrears”. The genitive plural is riaráistí, as in suim na riaráistí (the total of the arrears).

Q: Does riaráiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Riaráiste can mean arrears or backlog, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “arrears” in Irish

Irish:: riaráiste
English:: arrears, backlog
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “REE-raw-shtyuh” /ˈɾˠiəɾˠɑːʃtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: riaráistí (arrears)
Genitive singular:: riaráiste, an riaráiste (e.g. íoc an riaráiste, payment of the arrears)
Genitive plural:: riaráistí, na riaráistí (e.g. suim na riaráistí, the total of the arrears)

What does “riaráiste” mean?

“Riaráiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

arrears: Money that is owed and should already have been paid, such as overdue rent or wages.Also: arrear, overdue payment, back pay, debt.

1 other meaning: backlog

2backlog: Work or business that has fallen behind and still has to be done.Also: arrears of work, leeway.

“Riaráiste” with the article

The plural of arrears in Irish is riaráistí. Here is riaráiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an riaráiste

the arrears

No change after an

na riaráistí

the arrears

Plural: no change after na

“Riaráiste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using riaráiste, the Irish word for arrears.

Tá riaráiste cíosa ar an teaghlach sin.

That family is behind with the rent.

D'íoc sé an riaráiste ar fad inné.

He paid off all the arrears yesterday.

Tá na riaráistí ag dul i méid gach mí.

The arrears are growing every month.

Fuair na hoibrithe a gcuid riaráistí pá faoi dheireadh.

The workers finally got their back pay.

Táim i riaráiste leis an morgáiste.

I'm in arrears with the mortgage.

Bhí méid an riaráiste níos mó ná mar a cheap mé.

The amount of the arrears was bigger than I thought.

Caithfidh mé teacht suas le mo riaráiste oibre.

I have to catch up with my backlog of work.

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Arrears in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for arrears?

The Irish for arrears is riaráiste (pronounced “REE-raw-shtyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is riaráistí. Depending on context it can also mean backlog.

How do you pronounce riaráiste in Irish?

Riaráiste is said like “REE-raw-shtyuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠiəɾˠɑːʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of arrears in Irish?

The plural of riaráiste is riaráistí; with the article, na riaráistí means “the arrears”. The genitive plural is riaráistí, as in suim na riaráistí (the total of the arrears).

Does riaráiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Riaráiste can mean arrears or backlog, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say someone is behind with payments?

Use 'i riaráiste', for example 'Tá sé i riaráiste leis an gcíos', meaning he is in arrears with the rent.

How is 'riaráiste' different from 'fiach'?

'Fiach' is any debt, while 'riaráiste' is specifically a payment that is overdue, such as unpaid rent or wages.

Arrears in Irish (Riaráiste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage