This is the 450th most frequent Bulgarian word.
смятат
"Смятат" means "they think" or "they consider" in English.
In this context, 'смятат' conveys the meaning of 'to regard' or 'to consider someone as'.
Смятат го за добър пример.
They consider him a good example.
In this sentence, 'смятат' is used in its primary meaning: 'to think or consider'.
Мнозина смятат, че той е прав.
Many think that he is right.
Here, 'смятат' means 'to calculate', commonly used in a practical, mathematical sense.