No. 563 in Greek

βρίσκονταν

"Βρίσκονταν" means "they were located" or "they were found."

In a sentence

Οι φοιτητές βρίσκονταν στη βιβλιοθήκη για να μελετήσουν.
The students were in the library to study.
In this sentence, 'βρίσκονταν' is used to indicate a past continuous state of being or location, referring to 'the students' being in the library.
Τα χαμένα κλειδιά βρίσκονταν κάτω από τον καναπέ.
The lost keys were found under the sofa.
Here, 'βρίσκονταν' implies a discovery or identification of the location of 'the lost keys' within a past timeframe.
Οι σκέψεις μας βρίσκονταν σε μια κατάσταση χάους.
Our thoughts were in a state of chaos.
In this usage, 'βρίσκονταν' describes an abstract existence or condition, emphasizing the state of 'our thoughts'.

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