cercavam

form-of imperfect indicative plural third-person

cercarの直説法三人称複数不過去

English Meaning

third-person plural imperfect indicative of cercar

Enquanto a guerra continuava, os soldados cercavam a fortaleza, deixando os inimigos sem escapatória.

戦争が続く中、兵士たちは要塞を包囲しており、敵に逃げる隙を与えなかった。

While the war continued, the soldiers were encircling the fortress, leaving the enemies with no chance of escape.