This is the 4188th most frequent German word.
befürchten
To fear or to be afraid of something.
In this sentence, "befürchten" is employed to express an apprehension or fear regarding an anticipated event.
Ich befürchte, dass es heute regnen wird.
I fear that it will rain today.
Here, "befürchten" denotes a concern about a particular unfavorable outcome, based on logical reasoning or observation.
Er befürchtet einen Rückgang der Verkaufszahlen.
He fears a decline in sales figures.
In this example, "befürchten" conveys relief from concern or danger due to proactive actions or assurances.