я не успел

I didn't have time

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I didn't have time Used by a male speaker to say that he failed to do something in time. The feminine form is «я не успела», and the future form is «я не успею» (“I won't have time” or “I won't manage”).

RU: Я не успел купить билет.

EN: I didn't have time to buy a ticket.

Я не успел подготовиться к встрече.

I didn't have time to prepare for the meeting.

Я не успел тебе сказать.

I didn't have time to tell you.

— Таинственная река (2003)

Сегодня утром я не успел на автобус.

I missed the bus this morning.

Я не успел произвести впечатление.

I didn't have time to make an impression.

— Жизнь не может быть скучной! (2011)