算是 [suàn shì] 1. （总算） at last: At last you had good luck. 这一下你算是走运了。 I am clear about the usage of this word at last. 这个词的用法我算是弄明白了。

maybe

"算是"almost as same as “是” ,means "be(am is are)",just with a little bit negative mood. I hope it helps

could be?

yes, kind of. yes, it counts. I am not native, so guys go on. :)