This is the 3322nd most frequent Russian word.
передавал
"Передавал" means "was transmitting" or "was passing on."
Here, 'передавал' is used in the sense of transmitting a message or communication from one person to another.
Он передавал мне привет от своей сестры.
He passed greetings to me from his sister.
In this sentence, 'передавал' signifies sharing or teaching skills or knowledge.
Этот спортсмен долгое время передавал мастерство молодым.
This athlete passed on skills to young people for a long time.
Here, 'передавал' is used in the context of formal transfer or handover of rights or responsibilities.