No. 4,825 in Spanish
daban
"Daban" is the third-person plural imperfect tense of "dar" in Spanish, meaning "they were giving" or "they gave" (repeatedly).
In a sentence
Ellos daban comida a los necesitados cada semana.
They gave food to the needy every week.
The verb 'daban' is used in its imperfect tense to signify a recurring action in the past.
Las flores daban un aroma hermoso en primavera.
The flowers gave a beautiful aroma in spring.
Here, 'daban' describes ongoing characteristics in the past, reflecting a habitual situation.
Ellos daban las gracias después de cada reunión.
They gave thanks after each meeting.
'Daban' is used to showcase a repeated action in the past tense, emphasizing the cultural habit of expressing gratitude.
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