This is the 9517th most frequent Turkish word.
akıyordu
"Was flowing."
Here, 'akıyordu' describes the continuous action of the stream flowing.
Dere gürül gürül akıyordu.
The stream was flowing swiftly.
In this context, 'akıyordu' expresses the action of water gradually dripping.
Çatıdan su damla damla akıyordu.
Water was dripping drop by drop from the roof.
'Akıyordu' here indicates the continuous movement of ink coming out of the pen.