Used to describe a continuous action or state that was happening at some point in the past.

Využíváme ho k popisu činností a stavů, které probíhaly v určitém bodě v minulosti.

I was + the -ing form of a verb

You were + the -ing form of a verb

He/she/it was + the -ing form of a verb

We were + the -ing form of a verb

You were + the -ing form of a verb

They were + the -ing form of a verb

Used in / využíváme ho pro:

Interrupted action in the past, framing:

  • I was working, when he called.
  • We were walking down the street when we met him.

Přerušenou rámcovou činnost v minulosti:

  • Pracovala jsem, když zavolal.
  • Šli jsme po ulici, když jsme ho potkali.

Action in progress at a certain time in the past:

  • This time yesterday I was just eating breakfast.
  • At 6 o’clock we were finishing the interview.

Probíhající činnosti v určitém bodě v minulosti:

  • Včera v tuto dobu jsem zrovna jedl snídani.
  • V šest hodin jsme dokončovali interview.

Parallel actions:

  • I was working while he was making dinner.
  • Tom was texting while he was talking to me, so he couldn’t pay attention.

Činnosti probíhající současně:

  • Pracovala jsem, zatímco on připravoval večeři.
  • Tom psal zprávy, zatímco se mnou mluvil, takže nemohl dávat pozor.

Description of atmosphere, framing:

  • It was great, people were laughing and dancing, and the band was rocking.
  • The sun was shining and the birds were singing, just a beautiful day.

Popis rámcové atmosféry:

  • Bylo to skvělé, lidé se smáli a tancovali, a kapela skvěle hrála.
  • Slunce svítilo a ptáci zpívali, prostě krásný den.

Expressing irritation:

  • She was alway dumbing it down in front of him, it’s annoying.
  • He was always complaining about something.

Vyjádření věcí, které nás štvou:

  • Vždycky před ním věci přehnaně zjednodušovala, je to k vzteku.
  • Vždycky si na něco stěžoval.