Late - translation, pronunciation and examples
late
after expected
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späte Nacht
später Abend
späte Ankunft
später Zug
später Flug
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general adverb meaning after the expected or usual time
formal adverb meaning done after the proper or expected time (often apologetic)
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What's the difference between late / belatedly
general adverb meaning after the expected or usual time
He arrived late.
Он пришёл поздно.
formal adverb meaning done after the proper or expected time (often apologetic)
She belatedly sent her congratulations.
Она поздравила с опозданием.
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How to pronounce late and what this word means
late translation: поздно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce late
/ˈleɪt/
late translation
поздно
late examples
We were late for the last ferry and missed it.
late transcription
/ˈleɪt/, /ˈleɪt/
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late meaning: what does it mean?
after expected
late pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
late is pronounced as /ˈleɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
late definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We were late for the last ferry and missed it. Translation: Мы опоздали на последний паром, было поздно, и мы его пропустили.
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