This is the 553rd most frequent Ukrainian word.
зміг
The Ukrainian word "зміг" translates to "could" or "managed" in English, indicating the ability or success in doing something.
Here, 'зміг' is used to express the ability or capacity of completing an action successfully due to effort or skill.
Він довго тренувався і нарешті зміг переплисти озеро.
He practiced for a long time and finally could swim across the lake.
In this context, 'зміг' is used to highlight someone's successful performance despite the expectations or challenges.
Я думав, що це забагато для нього, але він зміг впоратися.
I thought it was too much for him, but he managed to cope.
Here, 'зміг' is used to indicate that the subject completed all the necessary tasks effectively within the given time frame.