This is the 14371st most frequent Polish word.
przegrywali
"Przegrywali" means "they were losing" in English.
The verb 'przegrywali' refers to the act of losing in the past continuous tense, indicating ongoing action during a span of time.
Przegrywaliśmy wszystkie mecze w zeszłym sezonie.
We were losing all matches last season.
Here, 'przegrywali' again denotes past continuous action, emphasizing the persistence in an adverse situation.
Przegrywali na polu bitwy, ale nigdy się nie poddali.
They were losing on the battlefield, but they never gave up.
This usage shows 'przegrywali' in a context leading tom a shift or turning point.