scendevo
Scendevo is the first-person singular imperfect indicative form of the Italian verb scendere, meaning to descend or go down. It is used to describe actions that were ongoing, habitual, or part of a setting in the past, rather than completed events.
Etymology: The verb scendere comes from Latin descendere. In the imperfect, scendere follows the regular pattern
Conjugation: io scendevo; tu scendevi; lui/lei scendeva; noi scendevamo; voi scendevate; loro scendevano.
Usage: The imperfect conveys background information or repeated actions. It contrasts with the passato remoto or
Examples: Da bambino, scendevo sempre le scale di casa lentamente. Mentre tornavo da scuola, scendevo dal tram