No. 316 in Serbian
сматра
"Сматра" means "considers" or "deems" in English.
In a sentence
Он сматра да је добра идеја.
He considers it a good idea.
The word 'сматра' is used here to mean 'considers' or 'thinks'.
Сматра се да је овај мост стар више од сто година.
It is considered that this bridge is over a hundred years old.
In this sentence, 'сматра' is used in a passive construction, indicating a commonly held belief.
Павле се сматра одличним математичарем.
Pavle is considered an excellent mathematician.
Here, 'сматра' represents an evaluative statement made about someone, often reflecting a perception or opinion.
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