дети играли

the children were playing

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phrase Uncommon #15,795
the children were playing Past tense, plural. Often used for children playing in a place or doing an activity.
RU: Дети играли во дворе до вечера.
EN: The children were playing in the yard until evening.

Дети играли посреди улицы.

Children were playing in the middle of the street.

Дети играли в мяч.

The children were playing ball.

Дети играли вокруг дерева.

The children were playing around the tree.