No. 5,126 in Russian
наносили
"Наносили" means "applied" or "inflicted" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Они наносили макияж перед началом шоу.
They were applying makeup before the start of the show.
This usage of 'наносили' means 'applying,' specifically applying makeup or substances to a surface.
Рабочие наносили свежую краску на стены.
The workers were applying fresh paint to the walls.
Here, 'наносили' refers to the act of applying paint, again using the general meaning of placing a layer onto a surface.
Враги наносили удары по нашим позициям.
The enemies were inflicting strikes on our positions.
In this example, 'наносили' is used to describe the action of inflicting blows or strikes, extending its meaning to a combative context.
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