No. 17,306 in Russian
считался
"Считался" means "was considered" or "was regarded."
In a sentence
Он считался лучшим игроком в команде.
He was considered the best player in the team.
Here, "считался" (was considered) is used to describe perception or opinion about someone's skills or status.
Этот город долго считался столицей.
This city was considered the capital for a long time.
In this sentence, "считался" refers to the general understanding or official recognition of the city's status historically.
Она считалась экспертом в своей области.
She was considered an expert in her field.
"Считался" conveys the idea of someone's reputation or acknowledgment by others for their knowledge or expertise.
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