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No. 1,424 in Russian

делали

"Делали" means "did" or "were doing" (past tense, plural).

In a sentence

  • Мы делали уроки до позднего вечера.

    We were doing homework until late evening.

    In this sentence, 'делали' is used in the past tense and indicates a continuous action in the past, as we were engaged in the activity of doing homework for an extended period.

  • Они делали подарок своими руками.

    They made a gift with their own hands.

    Here, 'делали' reflects the past tense of creating or crafting something, in this case, a gift, which emphasizes the active involvement and crafting process.

  • Дети делали снежные фигуры во дворе.

    The children were making snow figures in the yard.

    In this usage, 'делали' again demonstrates a past action involving creating or shaping objects, such as snow figures, reflecting physical activity done by the subject.

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