This is the 5887th most frequent Polish word.
zdążyli
"Zdążyli" means "they managed" or "they succeeded (in time)."
The word 'zdążyli' in this sentence conveys the meaning of 'making it in time' or 'catching (a deadline)'. It emphasizes having succeeded in reaching the bus before its departure.
Zdążyli na autobus przed jego odjazdem.
They made it to the bus before it departed.
Here, 'zdążyli' means 'to have enough time to achieve' or 'manage to do something within the available time'. It represents the successful completion of preparing the meal.
Zdążyli przygotować posiłek przed przyjściem gości.
They managed to prepare the meal before the guests arrived.
In this case, 'zdążyli' denotes the ability to accomplish visiting the museum within the allocated time frame, suggesting timely action or movement.