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едва мог

could barely

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phrase Uncommon #22,781
could barely Used for a male subject in the past; едва может means “can barely” in the present.
RU: Он едва мог открыть глаза.
EN: He could barely open his eyes.

Том едва мог скрыть своё волнение.

Tom could hardly hide his excitement.

Том едва мог скрыть улыбку.

Tom could hardly hide his smile.

Я едва мог его слышать.

I could barely hear him.

Я едва мог переносить боль.

I could hardly bear the pain.