This is the 14799th most frequent Polish word.
ratach
"Ratach" in Polish means "installments" or "payment installments."
The word 'ratach' refers to 'instalments' and is used in the locative plural form, indicating the method of payment.
Sklep oferuje płatność w ratach.
The shop offers payment in installments.
Here, 'rat' is the nominative plural form of 'rata,' with a specific number (five) determining the distribution of payment.
Podzieliłem koszt na pięć rat.
I divided the cost into five installments.
In this case, 'ratę' is the accusative singular form of 'rata,' specifying a single installment that is due.