natürlich
of course · naturally
Etwas, das echt, normal oder ohne künstliche Veränderung ist.
The German word "natürlich" is an adjective and adverb meaning "natural" or "naturally". It comes from the noun "Natur" which means "nature".
- As an adjective, it describes something that is in accordance with nature or not artificial.
- As an adverb, it is used to mean "of course" or "naturally", expressing certainty or agreement.
Similar words:
- selbstverständlich (self-evident, of course)
- eigen (own, intrinsic)
- normgerecht (according to norm/standard)
Difference:
While "natürlich" places emphasis on something being in line with nature or obvious, "selbstverständlich" focuses more on something being a given or self-evident fact.
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Examples
Natürlich werden wir pünktlich sein.adverb
Of course, we will be on time.
Natürlich kann man das machen.adverb
Naturally, one can do that.
Natürlich können wir morgen früh starten.adverb
Of course, we can start early tomorrow.
Natürlich ist er sehr talentiert.adverb
Naturally, he is very talented.
Natürlich kann er gut schwimmen.adverb
Naturally, he can swim well.
Natürlich gefällt ihm die Idee.adverb
Of course he likes the idea.
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