No. 4,788 in Russian
застал
"Застал" means "caught" or "found" someone or something in a particular situation or state.
In a sentence
Он меня застал врасплох.
He caught me off guard.
To find or encounter someone unexpectedly, causing surprise.
Я застал его дома, когда пришёл.
I found him at home when I came.
To find or stumble upon someone being present at a specific place or time.
Мы застали рассвет на берегу моря.
We witnessed the sunrise by the sea.
To be present at or observe an event or moment as it occurs.
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