No. 15,794 in Russian
продавая
"Продавая" means "selling" in English.
In a sentence
Он заработал много денег, продавая свои картины.
He earned a lot of money by selling his paintings.
The word "продавая" is used here as a gerund form of the verb "to sell," describing an ongoing process through which the subject earned money.
Продавая овощи на рынке, она познакомилась с многими людьми.
By selling vegetables at the market, she met many people.
In this sentence, "продавая" describes the activity through which she engaged in social interactions, emphasizing the manner or context.
Продавая старую машину, я понял, как много воспоминаний с ней связано.
While selling the old car, I realized how many memories were associated with it.
Here, "продавая" reflects the action during which the subject came to a realization, illustrating simultaneous occurrence.
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