die Rückstände
Translation
residues, arrears, backlog, remains
Examples
Chemische Rückstände wurden im Wasser gefunden.
Chemical residues were found in the water.
Er hat noch finanzielle Rückstände bei der Bank.
He still has financial arrears with the bank.
Die Firma muss ihre Rückstände aufholen.
The company has to catch up on its backlog.
Grammar Patterns
Rückstände ((von et3)) residues/arrears of sth. There are pesticide residues on the fruit.
Rückstände ((bei et3)) arrears with sth./sb. He has arrears with the tax office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: residues, remains, arrears; Antonyms: advance payments
Etymology
From 'Rück-' (back) + 'Stand' (standing, state). It literally means 'what is standing back' or left behind.
Memory Tips
Picture something 'standing back' from the main group, meaning what's left over, whether it's physical residue or being behind on payments.