appoggiavano

Appoggiavano is an Italian word that functions as the imperfect indicative form of the verb appoggiare. This verb generally translates to "to lean," "to support," "to place," or "to rest." Therefore, "appoggiavano" describes an action that was ongoing or habitual in the past. For example, it could mean "they were leaning," "they used to support," or "they were placing." The specific nuance depends on the context in which it is used. It is the third-person plural form of the imperfect tense, indicating that the subject performing the action was plural. This grammatical form is commonly encountered in Italian literature, historical accounts, and everyday conversation when describing past events.