Grammar fix
frequent delays
regular lateness
When something is often late or does not happen on time, especially with transport, services, or events.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
There are frequent delays on this train line during rush hour.
In my city, frequent delays in public transport make it difficult for people to arrive at work on time.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: There are frequents delays.
Say: There are frequent delays.
'Frequent' is an adjective — no 's'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Recurrent postponements' is bureaucratic; 'frequent delays' is the everyday phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
frequent delays
- due to
- experience
- cause
- long