cogían

Cogían is a Spanish verb form. It is the imperfect indicative tense, third-person plural of the verb coger. The verb coger has a wide range of meanings in Spanish, but generally translates to "to take," "to catch," or "to grab." Therefore, "cogían" can be translated as "they were taking," "they used to take," "they were catching," or "they used to catch," depending on the specific context in which it is used.

The imperfect tense in Spanish is used to describe ongoing actions in the past, habitual actions in the past, or to set the scene for a past event. For example, "Ellos cogían el tren todos los días" means "They used to take the train every day," indicating a habitual action. In another context, "Mientras los niños cogían flores, la madre preparaba la cena" translates to "While the children were picking flowers, the mother was preparing dinner," showing an ongoing action.

It is important to note that in some Latin American countries, the verb coger has a vulgar sexual connotation, similar to the English verb "to fuck." In these regions, alternative verbs are often used to express the meanings of "to take," "to catch," or "to grab" to avoid unintended offense. Therefore, the specific meaning and appropriateness of "cogían" can vary significantly depending on the geographical and social context of its use.