No. 17,009 in Russian
спала
The Russian word "спала" means "slept" (past tense, feminine singular).
In a sentence
Я всю ночь спокойно спала.
I slept peacefully all night.
Here, 'спала' is the past tense, feminine singular form of the verb 'спать,' meaning 'to sleep.' It describes the act of sleeping in a peaceful state.
После длинного дня она наконец спала немного.
After a long day she finally slept a bit.
In this context, 'спала' again refers to sleeping, emphasizing the relief or rest achieved.
Утром оказалось, что она спала слишком долго.
It turned out in the morning that she slept too long.
'Спала' here indicates an excessive duration of sleep, showcasing the detailed usage of timing related to the verb.
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