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суме́ть

verb, perfective
Partner уме́ть
somewhat often used word (#1118)

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be able

Also: manage, succeed

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Я едва суме́л пройти́ тест. I just barely managed to pass the test.
Они суме́ли его спасти́. They managed to save him.
Том суме́л найти́ но́вую рабо́ту в Бостоне. Tom was successful in finding a new job in Boston.
Том суме́л? Did Tom succeed?
Они суме́ли её спасти́. They managed to save her.
Они у́чатся, чтобы суме́ть поступи́ть в университе́т. They study in order that they may enter the university.
Том суме́л спасти́ меня. Tom managed to save me.
Том и Мэри суме́ли вовремя убежа́ть. Tom and Mary managed to escape just in time.
Твой успе́х во многом зави́сит от того́, суме́ешь ли ты воспо́льзоваться э́той возмо́жностью. Your success will largely depend upon how you will make good use of your opportunity.
Если суме́ю, я тебя встре́чу. If I'm able to meet you I'll do it.