кое-как

Usages of кое-как

Новая грамматическая тема: местоимения с частицей «кое-» — «кое-что», «кое-кто», «кое-где», «кое-как».
New grammar topic: pronouns with the particle “кое-” — “something,” “someone,” “in some places,” “somehow.”
Я вчера кое-как дочитала черновой отчёт, потому что была очень уставшей.
Yesterday I somehow managed to finish reading the draft report because I was very tired.
Моя внучка умеет кое-как читать по слогам, но ей уже нравится открывать книги самой.
My granddaughter can somehow read by syllables, but she already likes opening books by herself.
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