(I, he etc) was in the habit of (doing something); (I, he etc) was (usually) in a particular position, state etc : I used to swim every day; She used not to be so forgetful; They used to play golf, didn't they?; Didn't you use(d) to live near me?; There used to be a butcher's shop there, didn't there?
az: əvvəllər; adətən
ru: прежде; раньше