This is the 1517th most frequent Russian word.
подала
"Подала" means "gave" or "served" (feminine past tense).
In this sentence, 'подала' is the past tense form of the verb 'подать', used to indicate that she submitted something (the application).
Она подала заявление на работу.
She submitted a job application.
Here, 'подала' denotes the action of serving or presenting food, demonstrating its use in the context of providing or placing.
Мария подала ужин на стол.
Maria served dinner on the table.
In this case, 'подала' conveys the action of giving or signaling something, illustrating its broader application in communication.