No. 1,309 in Russian
смог
"Смог" means "smog" (air pollution).
In a sentence
Я смог закончить проект вовремя.
I managed to finish the project on time.
Here, "смог" indicates an individual's success in completing an action, specifically finishing a project on time. It is the past tense of the verb "смочь," meaning "to be able to," and here it emphasizes accomplishment.
Город был покрыт густым смогом.
The city was covered in thick smog.
In this context, "смог" refers to a noun meaning "smog," which is atmospheric pollution. This shows the word's different usage as a noun outside of its verbal form.
Она спросила, смог ли я прийти вчера.
She asked if I was able to come yesterday.
Here, "смог" appears in a subordinate clause as part of a reported speech. This form is used to express past capability or completion of an action.
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