This is the 15084th most frequent Russian word.
показалась
"Показалась" translates to "seemed" or "appeared" in English.
'Показалась' here implies that something seemed or appeared in perception, often subjectively.
В темноте ей показалась тень на стене.
In the darkness, she thought she saw a shadow on the wall.
'Показалась' is used literally here, meaning something came into view.
Из-за угла показалась машина.
A car appeared from around the corner.
'Показалась' is used figuratively to indicate that something seemed or was perceived as a certain way based on one's opinion.