No. 3,784 in Catalan
anàvem
"Anàvem" means "we were going" or "we went" in English (imperfect tense).
In a sentence
Anàvem a la platja cada estiu quan érem petits.
We used to go to the beach every summer when we were children.
Used to describe a habitual action in the past.
Anàvem caminant quan va començar a ploure.
We were walking when it started to rain.
Used to describe an ongoing action in the past.
Anàvem demanant informació per poder arribar fins al museu.
We were asking for information in order to get to the museum.
Used to describe a continued intention or action in the past.
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