This is the 2292nd most frequent Swedish word.
befarar
"Befarar" means "to fear" or "to anticipate with concern."
Here, 'befarar' conveys a concern or fear about an anticipated event.
Jag befarar att det kommer att regna idag.
I fear that it will rain today.
In this sentence, 'befarar' expresses worry regarding a possible situation.
Hon befarar att hennes katt har sprungit bort.
She fears that her cat has run away.
This usage demonstrates the word 'befarar' as describing apprehension about an expected occurrence.