managed to, was able to
Как Том сумел сделать это?
How did Tom manage to do this?
Том сумел решить задачу сам.
Tom managed to solve the problem himself.
Я сумел достать два билета на концерт.
I managed to get two tickets to the concert.
Светик, я не сумел родиться заново, но я нашел тебя.
Svetik, I couldn't be reborn, but I found you.
— Китайская история призраков (1987)
He managed to solve the problem.
Ты сумел убедить Тома помочь тебе?
Were you able to convince Tom to help you?
Если б мы чаще разговаривали, я бы сумел тебя убедить.
If we talked more often, I could convince you.
— Сладкая жизнь (1960)