This is the 519th most frequent Ukrainian word.
приготувати
To prepare.
In this sentence, 'приготував' (a form of приготувати) is used to mean 'prepared' or 'cooked', emphasizing the completion of a task related to cooking or preparation.
Я приготував вечерю для всієї родини.
I prepared dinner for the whole family.
Here, 'приготували' signifies 'prepared', indicating the action of creating or organizing a presentation beforehand.
Ми приготували презентацію для конференції.
We prepared a presentation for the conference.
In this example, 'приготувалася' is a reflexive form, used to describe the act of getting oneself ready for something.