Russian Word of the Day
опоздать
a-poz-DAT' • verb (perfective) — 3rd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to be late, to arrive after the expected or scheduled time
Examples
- Извини, я опоздаю на работу.
(Sorry, I'll be late for work.) - Она опоздала на встречу на десять минут.
(She was ten minutes late for the meeting.) - Мы опоздали, потому что поезд задержался.
(We were late because the train was delayed.)
Synonyms
- опаздывать
- задержаться
Опоздать is the perfective verb used when the action of being late is viewed as completed (I will be late / I was late). Use опаздывать for ongoing or habitual lateness (I am usually late). Commonly used when apologizing or explaining why you missed or will miss an appointment, work, class, transport, etc.
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