How do you use "遅(おく)れます" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "電車(でんしゃ)が遅(おく)れています。 (Densha ga okureteimasu.) - The train is delayed (currently late)."

What does "遅(おく)れます" mean in English?

"遅(おく)れます" means "I will be late" in English. It is a verb in Japanese.

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verb

English

I will be late

遅(おく)れる (okureru)

電車(でんしゃ)が遅(おく)れています。 (Densha ga okureteimasu.) - The train is delayed (currently late).
次(つぎ)の会議(かいぎ)に遅(おく)れないようにします。 (Tsugi no kaigi ni okurenai yō ni shimasu.) - I will try not to be late for the next meeting.

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