German · Daily Life
Natürlich
Of course / Naturally
Beginneradverb
Definition
As expected; certainly.
Example
Natürlich helfe ich dir.
Of course I will help you.
Etymology
'Natürlich' comes from 'Natur' (nature), and the suffix '-lich' derives from an adjective-forming base, meaning 'natural' or 'of course'. Its meaning has developed alongside philosophical discourse.
How & Where It’s Used
'Natürlich' is used in both spoken and written forms, suitable for casual and formal conversations, and is widely understood across different dialects.