Are there delays vs Is there a delay

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Are there delays?' is used when asking about multiple delays, while 'Is there a delay?' is used when asking about a single delay. The choice between the two depends on whether you are expecting one or more delays.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

Are there delays

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about multiple delays.

This phrase is used when you want to inquire about the existence of more than one delay.

Examples:

Are there delays in the train schedule?
Are there delays in the flight departures?
Are there delays in the project timeline?

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Are there delays in carrying out EU-(co)funded public works in Greece because objections and appeals are lodged which are subsequently rejected?
There are also delays and even retreats.
Are there similar delays in other eurozone Member States and to what extent are they justified in the light of the budgetary challenges facing those countries? 2.
You have to understand that there are always delays with payments and collecting artist's residuals.
There are also delays and problems with reintegration.
And it's a war zone Obviously easy there are delays.
There are sometimes delays in the transmission of such alerts.
We realise that there are now delays in achieving the expected targets.
Because there are also delays and even retreats.
...but there are considerable delays, and a need for further harmonisation and streamlining.
My wife helps me a lot, but one can't get out of trouble, there are delays, and it ends up in the cabinet.
there are significant delays in the implementation of the recommendations made in previous years.
Additionally, it seems that there are delays in making or successfully implementing structural adjustments in important sectors, such as the labour market and the pensions systems of many Member States.
Surely you understand that on any substantial construction project particularly one of this size, there are inevitable delays.
In my view, there are huge delays on this aspect.
Unfortunately, in some of these countries, there are worrying delays and a sense of indifference, due to a lack of coordination.
Similarly, there are serious delays in the application of WTO rules on the protection of intellectual, commercial and industrial property and on foreign investment.
First of all, there are delays in transferring Community funds to Portugal.
On the one hand, there are the delays and dilution of measures resulting from the national veto.
Pensioners from other Member States do receive payments, but there are often delays of up to a week before the pension is received.

Alternatives:

Are there any delays?
Are there multiple delays?
Are there several delays?

Is there a delay

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a single delay.

This phrase is used when you want to inquire about the existence of a single delay.