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принимал душ

was taking a shower

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phrase Rare #41,296
was taking a shower Used for showering, especially in past tense. Literally: “was taking a shower.”
RU: Извините, я не ответил — я принимал душ.
EN: Sorry, I didn't answer — I was taking a shower.

Он принимал душ в одежде?

Did he take a shower with his clothes on?

— Скафандр и бабочка (2007)

Я тогда принимал душ.

I was taking a shower then.

Я принимал душ и потому не услышал телефон.

I was in the shower, so I didn't hear the phone.

Ты сегодня принимал душ?

Did you take a shower today?

Телефон звонил, пока я принимал душ.

The phone rang while I was taking a shower.