No. 14,371 in Polish
przegrywali
"Przegrywali" means "they were losing" in English.
In a sentence
Przegrywaliśmy wszystkie mecze w zeszłym sezonie.
We were losing all matches last season.
The verb 'przegrywali' refers to the act of losing in the past continuous tense, indicating ongoing action during a span of time.
Przegrywali na polu bitwy, ale nigdy się nie poddali.
They were losing on the battlefield, but they never gave up.
Here, 'przegrywali' again denotes past continuous action, emphasizing the persistence in an adverse situation.
Przegrywaliśmy w grze, lecz nagle odwróciliśmy sytuację.
We were losing the game, but suddenly turned the situation around.
This usage shows 'przegrywali' in a context leading tom a shift or turning point.
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