This is the 563rd most frequent Greek word.
βρίσκονταν
"Βρίσκονταν" means "they were located" or "they were found."
In this sentence, 'βρίσκονταν' is used to indicate a past continuous state of being or location, referring to 'the students' being in the library.
Οι φοιτητές βρίσκονταν στη βιβλιοθήκη για να μελετήσουν.
The students were in the library to study.
Here, 'βρίσκονταν' implies a discovery or identification of the location of 'the lost keys' within a past timeframe.
Τα χαμένα κλειδιά βρίσκονταν κάτω από τον καναπέ.
The lost keys were found under the sofa.
In this usage, 'βρίσκονταν' describes an abstract existence or condition, emphasizing the state of 'our thoughts'.