A1 Expression Neutral

Natuurlijk.

Of course.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Natuurlijk is the most common way to say 'of course' or 'naturally' in Dutch.

  • Means: Naturally or of course, used to express agreement or confirm a fact.
  • Used in: Answering questions, agreeing with opinions, or confirming a request.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use it to mean 'nature' (the outdoors), which is 'de natuur'.
Nodding head + 'Natuurlijk' = Friendly agreement

Explanation at your level:

Natuurlijk means 'of course'. You use it to say 'yes' or to agree with someone. It is a very useful word for beginners.
This is an adverb used to confirm information. It shows that you understand the situation and agree with the speaker. It is common in daily Dutch.
Natuurlijk serves as a modal adverb expressing certainty. It is used to validate statements or to indicate that a result is logical. It is standard in both spoken and written Dutch.
Functioning as an affirmative marker, 'natuurlijk' bridges the gap between simple agreement and logical deduction. It is frequently employed to maintain conversational flow and demonstrate active listening.
From a pragmatic perspective, 'natuurlijk' functions as a discourse marker that signals alignment with the interlocutor's presuppositions. It is a high-frequency lexical item that facilitates social cohesion in Dutch discourse.
In the realm of cognitive linguistics, 'natuurlijk' maps the concept of 'natural order' onto social interaction. By using this term, the speaker frames their response as an inevitable outcome of the shared context, thereby reinforcing social rapport and epistemic certainty.

Significado

Agreeing or confirming.

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Contexto cultural

The Dutch value efficiency. 'Natuurlijk' is a quick way to agree. In Belgium, 'natuurlijk' is also used, but 'uiteraard' is slightly more common in professional settings.

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Use it for emphasis

Add 'wel' to make your agreement stronger: 'Natuurlijk wel!'

Significado

Agreeing or confirming.

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Use it for emphasis

Add 'wel' to make your agreement stronger: 'Natuurlijk wel!'

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Wil je een kopje thee? ____!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Natuurlijk

Natuurlijk is the adverb used for agreement.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is very neutral and common in daily life.

Frases relacionadas

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Uiteraard

synonym

Of course

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Natuurlijk wel

builds on

Of course yes

🔗

Natuurlijk niet

contrast

Of course not

Dónde usarla

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Accepting an invite

A: Kom je naar mijn verjaardag?

B: Natuurlijk!

neutral
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Confirming a fact

A: Is deze trein naar Amsterdam?

B: Natuurlijk.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Nature' + 'lick' (Nature-lick). It's only natural to lick an ice cream cone!

Visual Association

Imagine a Dutch person nodding their head vigorously while saying 'Natuurlijk' to a friend.

Rhyme

Natuurlijk, dat is geen moeilijk stuk!

Story

Jan asks his friend if he wants a beer. His friend smiles and says 'Natuurlijk!' They both laugh and enjoy the evening.

Word Web

natuurnatuurlijkuiteraardnatuurlijkheidnatuurlijk welnatuurlijk niet

Desafío

Use 'Natuurlijk' in three different conversations today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Naturalmente

Spanish uses 'por supuesto' more often for agreement.

French high

Naturellement

French speakers use 'bien sûr' as the primary equivalent.

German high

Natürlich

German usage is slightly more frequent in formal contexts.

Japanese low

もちろん (Mochiron)

Japanese is more context-dependent regarding politeness levels.

Arabic moderate

طبعاً (Tab'an)

Arabic 'Tab'an' is more emphatic than Dutch 'natuurlijk'.

Easily Confused

Natuurlijk. vs De natuur

Learners think it means 'naturally'.

Natuur is the noun (nature), natuurlijk is the adverb (naturally).

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

No, it is very neutral and common in daily life.

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