мы смогли

we managed to

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we managed to Used to say that a group including the speaker succeeded in doing something.
RU: Мы смогли найти дорогу домой.
EN: We managed to find our way home.

Мы смогли понять друг друга.

We were able to understand each other.

Мы смогли увидеть несколько уток на озере.

We were able to see several ducks on the lake.

Мы смогли переплыть реку.

We were able to swim across the river.

Мы смогли, сынок, мы смогли.

We did it, son, we did it.

— Плата за страх (1953)

Мы очень гордимся тем, что мы смогли осуществить.

We are very proud of what we were able to accomplish.

Мы смогли увидеть её живой.

We were able to see her alive.

— Токийская повесть (1953)

Мы смогли, смогли!

We did it, we did it!

— Удачи, веселья, не сдохни (2026)