eles dessem

gave

d ɛ s ɐ̃ j̃ → dar
verb · 3rd-person plural, imperfect tense Rare #36,222
gave Used in the subjunctive; often follows expressions of wishing, asking, or possibility.
PO: Queria que eles me dessem mais tempo.
EN: I wanted them to give me more time.
Conjugation of dar
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First desse —
Third desse dessem

Melhor se nos dessem um tiro.

We'd be better off if they shot us.

— Conflito das Águas (2011)

Tudo de que Tom precisava era que lhe dessem um tempo.

All Tom needed was to be given some time.

Pedi a eles que não me dessem nenhum presente de aniversário.

I asked them not to give me any birthday presents.

Seria legal mesmo se todos fossem e nos dessem um apoio amanhã!

It would be really great if everyone could come and give us their support tomorrow!

— A Onda (2008)

E não ia querer esta terra nem se a dessem pra mim!

And I wouldn't want this land even if it were given to me!

— Jean de Florette (1986)

Gostaria que todos dessem as boas-vindas ao presidente da FISA, Sr. Balestre.

I would like everyone to welcome the president of FISA, Mr. Balestre.

— Senna (2010)

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