Scappava

Scappava is an Italian word. It is the imperfect indicative form of the verb scappare, which translates to "to escape," "to run away," or "to slip away" in English. The imperfect tense in Italian is used to describe ongoing actions, habitual actions, or states of being in the past. Therefore, "scappava" signifies an action that was happening, or happened repeatedly, in the past.

The precise meaning of "scappava" depends on the context in which it is used. For example, "Il gatto scappava dal cane" means "The cat was escaping from the dog." In this instance, it describes an ongoing action of escape. Alternatively, "Da bambino, scappava spesso dalla nonna" translates to "As a child, he often ran away from his grandmother," indicating a habitual action in the past. The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as "Il tempo scappava via" meaning "Time was slipping away." The subject of the verb "scappava" will determine who or what was escaping or running away. It is a common verb in everyday Italian conversation and literature.