This is the 12500th most frequent Swedish word.
skälig
"Skälig" means "reasonable" or "fair" in English.
In this sentence, 'skälig' is used to mean 'reasonable' or 'fair', describing what is considered just within the context of expectations.
Det är skäligt att förvänta sig en lösning inom en vecka.
It is reasonable to expect a solution within a week.
Here, 'skälig' describes a fair or adequate amount of salary that corresponds to the work performed, emphasizing fairness.
Han bad om en skälig lön för sitt arbete.
He asked for a reasonable salary for his work.
In this instance, 'skälig' is applied to describe the contract proposal as reasonable or appropriate, ensuring it meets a minimum standard of fairness and adequacy.