но не смогла

but couldn't

→ но
phrase Rare #39,456
but couldn't Used when a female subject was unable to do something; the action that she could not complete is often understood from context.
RU: Она хотела позвонить ему, но не смогла.
EN: She wanted to call him, but she couldn't.

Девушка хотела сказать ему правду, но не смогла.

The girl wanted to tell him the truth, but she couldn't.

Я попыталась поймать белку, но не смогла.

I tried to catch the squirrel, but I couldn't.

Она хотела выиграть, но не смогла.

She wanted to win, but she couldn’t.

Я его видела, но не смогла попасть внутрь.

I saw it, but I couldn't get inside.

— Судзумэ, закрывающая двери (2022)