This is the 14985th most frequent Russian word.
подрабатывали
"Подрабатывали" means "were working part-time" or "were earning extra money."
The term 'подрабатывали' is utilized to illustrate the act of students engaging in part-time work, specifically in the restaurant industry.
Многие студенты подрабатывали устроившись в рестораны.
Many students took on part-time jobs by working in restaurants.
In this sentence, the word 'подрабатывали' is used to express the action of doing part-time work, referring specifically to working in a café during weekends.
Мы подрабатывали в кафе по выходным.
We did part-time work at a café on weekends.
Here, 'подрабатывала' indicates that she performed part-time work as a tutor, showing the occupation and context of the additional employment.