This is the 15792nd most frequent Russian word.
продавалась
"Was being sold."
Used to describe the action of the book being purchased frequently in the past.
Эта книга хорошо продавалась в прошлом году.
This book sold well last year.
Expresses the idea of the goods not being purchased frequently in the past in the store.
Магазин закрылся, потому что продукция плохо продавалась.
The store closed down because the goods sold poorly.
Describes the improved action of selling clothing during a sale in the past.