No. 10,498 in Polish
dawały
"Dawały" means "they were giving" or "they used to give" in English.
In a sentence
Dawały mi prezenty na urodziny.
They gave me gifts on my birthday.
In this sentence, 'dawały' represents the past tense, third person plural feminine conjugation of the verb 'dawać,' which means 'to give.' It implies a recurring or habitual action in the past.
Dawały przykład młodszym uczniom.
They set an example for younger students.
Here, 'dawały' is again the past tense, third person plural feminine form of 'dawać,' used to describe a specific act of setting an example.
Zawsze dawały mi powód do uśmiechu.
They always gave me a reason to smile.
In this context, 'dawały' conveys the idea of a continuous or habitual action in the past, highlighting kindness or positive actions.
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