Bedeutung
Used to express agreement or certainty.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people are known for directness. 'Natuurlijk' is a polite way to be direct without being blunt. In Flanders, 'natuurlijk' is used similarly, but you might hear 'uiteraard' slightly more often in professional settings. Using 'natuurlijk' in international business shows you are cooperative and easy to work with.
The 'ui' sound
The 'ui' in 'natuurlijk' is the hardest part. Practice saying 'house' in Dutch (huis) to master it.
Use it as a filler
You can use 'natuurlijk' to buy time while thinking of your next sentence.
Bedeutung
Used to express agreement or certainty.
The 'ui' sound
The 'ui' in 'natuurlijk' is the hardest part. Practice saying 'house' in Dutch (huis) to master it.
Use it as a filler
You can use 'natuurlijk' to buy time while thinking of your next sentence.
Be enthusiastic
Dutch people appreciate a slightly enthusiastic 'Natuurlijk!' when agreeing to help.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Wil je mee naar de stad? ______, ik ga graag mee!
Natuurlijk is the correct adverb for agreement.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order.
The verb must follow the adverb in the second position.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match 'Natuurlijk niet' with the correct English equivalent.
Natuurlijk niet is the standard negative agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kun je me helpen?' B: '______!'
Natuurlijk is the most polite and natural response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWil je mee naar de stad? ______, ik ga graag mee!
Natuurlijk is the correct adverb for agreement.
Choose the correct word order.
The verb must follow the adverb in the second position.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Natuurlijk niet is the standard negative agreement.
A: 'Kun je me helpen?' B: '______!'
Natuurlijk is the most polite and natural response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
Yes, it is a very polite and enthusiastic way to say yes.
It's a diphthong. Start with an 'uh' sound and slide into an 'ee' sound.
'Uiteraard' is slightly more formal and sounds more professional.
Yes, but it is more common at the beginning or middle.
Never. It is always polite.
It might be too casual. Stick to 'natuurlijk' for professional settings.
No, 'natuur' means nature. 'Natuurlijk' means 'of course'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Uiteraard
synonymOf course/Naturally
Natuurlijk niet
specialized formOf course not
Vanzelfsprekend
similarSelf-evident
