No. 15,086 in Russian
показаться
"Показаться" means "to seem" or "to appear."
In a sentence
Мне показалось, что я слышал музыку.
It seemed to me that I heard music.
In this sentence, "показалось" is used to express a subjective impression or feeling, indicating that the speaker had the sense or belief of hearing music.
Если тебе что-то покажется странным, скажи мне.
If something seems strange to you, tell me.
Here, "покажется" refers to the potential perception or impression of strangeness, often used in hypothetical or conditional constructions.
Он может показаться грубым, но на самом деле он очень добрый.
He may seem rude, but in fact, he is very kind.
In this context, "показаться" indicates an outward appearance or impression that someone might give to others, which might not necessarily reflect their true nature.
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