Meanings
A state of being behind in payments or obligations.
ادائیگیوں یا ذمہ داریوں میں پیچھے ہونے کی حالت۔
باقی
baqi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- arrears of rent
- child support arrears
- arrears in payments
Example Sentences
He is in arrears with his rent payments.
وہ اپنے کرایے کی ادائیگیوں میں باقی ہے۔
Woh apne kiraye ki adaiگiyon mein baqi hai.
The company is facing financial difficulties due to arrears.
کمپنی مالی مشکلات کا سامنا کر رہی ہے کیونکہ باقی موجود ہیں۔
Company maali mushkilat ka samna kar rahi hai kyunki baqi maujood hain.
She needs to settle her arrears before taking a loan.
اسے قرض لینے سے پہلے اپنی باقیات حل کرنی ہوں گی۔
Use qarz lene se pehle apni baqiyat hal karni hon gi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'arrears' as being 'a rear' behind on payments.
Imagine someone holding a stack of unpaid bills sitting at the back of a long line.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "arrier" — to be behind
First known use: 15th century
The term 'arrear' originated from the Old French term 'arrier', which meant to be behind in payments or duties. It has been used in English since the 15th century.