This is the 8454th most frequent Swedish word.
befogad
Justified or warranted.
In this sentence, 'befogad' means 'justified' indicating that the concern is legitimate.
Det är befogad att vara orolig för säkerheten.
It is justified to be concerned about safety.
Here, 'befogad' translates to 'reasonable' meaning the comment is thoughtful and appropriate.
Han gav en befogad kommentar angående projektets tidsplan.
He provided a reasonable comment regarding the project's timeline.
In this context, 'befogad' signifies that the criticism may or may not be appropriate depending on its basis.