они опоздали

they were late; they missed it

→ они

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they were late; they missed it Used for being late to an event or missing a departure, such as a train, bus, meal, or appointment. The exact sense depends on context.

RU: Почему они опоздали?

EN: Why were they late?

Они опоздали на свои поезда.

They missed their trains.

Это я виноват, что они опоздали.

It's my fault that they were late.

Они опоздали на последний поезд.

They missed the last train.

Они опоздали на ужин.

They were late for dinner.

Почему они опоздали?

Why were they late?