я смотрел телевизор

I was watching TV

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phrase Uncommon #15,633
I was watching TV Use смотрел when the speaker is male; a female speaker says я смотрела телевизор. The past imperfective often describes an activity in progress or a regular activity.
RU: Вчера вечером я смотрел телевизор.
EN: I was watching TV yesterday evening.