No. 8,605 in Russian
опоздал
"Опоздал" means "was late" or "is late."
In a sentence
Я опоздал на урок.
I was late to the lesson.
Here 'опоздал' indicates tardiness to an event, specifically arriving later than expected or scheduled for a class.
Он опоздал на поезд.
He missed the train.
Here 'опоздал' is used to describe failing to catch a scheduled train, indicating that the person arrived after the departure of the train.
Мы опоздали на важное мероприятие.
We were late to an important event.
In this case, 'опоздали' is used to express collective tardiness to a significant occasion or gathering.
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