begründet
Translation
justified, well-founded, substantiated, valid
Examples
Seine Sorge ist vollkommen begründet.
His concern is completely justified.
Das ist eine gut begründete Entscheidung.
That is a well-founded decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is justified ((etw.)) ist begründet Your fear is justified.
a well-founded ((thing)) eine begründete ((Sache)) That is a well-founded criticism.
Similar Words
gerechtfertigt (justified), stichhaltig (valid); Antonyms: unbegründet (unfounded), grundlos (groundless)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'begründen' (to justify). It describes something that *has been* justified or given a reason.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'grounded' in reason. 'Grund' means ground or reason, so if something is 'begründet', it has a solid ground to stand on.