опоздал

опоздал

"Опоздал" means "was late" or "is late."

Here 'опоздал' indicates tardiness to an event, specifically arriving later than expected or scheduled for a class.

Я опоздал на урок.

I was late to the lesson.

Here 'опоздал' is used to describe failing to catch a scheduled train, indicating that the person arrived after the departure of the train.

Он опоздал на поезд.

He missed the train.

In this case, 'опоздали' is used to express collective tardiness to a significant occasion or gathering.

Мы опоздали на важное мероприятие.

We were late to an important event.