не принимал участия

did not take part

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did not take part Used with a masculine subject in the past tense. The verb changes form to match the subject and tense.
RU: Он не принимал участия в соревновании.
EN: He did not take part in the competition.

Я не принимал участия в разговоре.

I didn't take part in the conversation.

Я не принимал участия в обсуждении.

I didn't take part in the discussion.