A1 Expression خنثی

Natuurlijk!

Of course!

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Natuurlijk is the Dutch way to say 'of course' or 'naturally' when agreeing with someone.

  • Means: Naturally or of course.
  • Used in: Agreeing to requests, confirming facts, or showing enthusiasm.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use it to mean 'nature' (natuur) in a sentence.
Nodding head + Friendly smile = Natuurlijk!

Explanation at your level:

Natuurlijk means 'of course'. You use it to say yes to a question or to agree with someone. It is very easy to use and very common in daily life.
This expression is used to confirm information or accept an invitation. It is a versatile adverb that can be placed in different parts of a sentence to add emphasis to your agreement.
Natuurlijk functions as a modal adverb indicating that a statement is logical or expected. It is essential for maintaining conversational flow, allowing speakers to validate their partner's input while signaling alignment.
As a pragmatic marker, 'natuurlijk' serves to reinforce the speaker's stance. It is frequently employed to mitigate the potential abruptness of a direct answer, making the response feel more natural and cooperative within a social context.
From a linguistic perspective, 'natuurlijk' functions as an epistemic modal adverb. It encodes the speaker's assessment of the proposition's truth-value as being self-evident. Its usage patterns demonstrate the Dutch preference for communicative efficiency and social cohesion.
The term 'natuurlijk' exemplifies the grammaticalization of a lexical item into a discourse particle. It operates on a meta-pragmatic level, framing the subsequent utterance as a logical entailment of the preceding discourse. Its high frequency in Dutch reflects a cultural bias toward consensus-oriented interactional styles.

معنی

Used to express agreement or certainty.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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The 'ui' sound

The 'ui' in 'natuurlijk' is the hardest part. Practice saying 'house' in Dutch (huis) to master it.

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Use it as a filler

You can use 'natuurlijk' to buy time while thinking of your next sentence.

معنی

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.

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Be enthusiastic

Dutch people appreciate a slightly enthusiastic 'Natuurlijk!' when agreeing to help.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Wil je mee naar de stad? ______, ik ga graag mee!

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Natuurlijk

Natuurlijk is the correct adverb for agreement.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct word order.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Natuurlijk kom ik.

The verb must follow the adverb in the second position.

Match the phrase with its meaning.

Match 'Natuurlijk niet' with the correct English equivalent.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Of course not

Natuurlijk niet is the standard negative agreement.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Kun je me helpen?' B: '______!'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Natuurlijk

Natuurlijk is the most polite and natural response.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, 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'.

عبارات مرتبط

🔄

Uiteraard

synonym

Of course/Naturally

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Natuurlijk niet

specialized form

Of course not

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Vanzelfsprekend

similar

Self-evident

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Coffee break

A: Wil je nog een kopje koffie?

B: Natuurlijk!

neutral
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Work meeting

Manager: Kun je dit rapport morgen af hebben?

Employee: Natuurlijk, dat komt in orde.

formal
📱

Texting a friend

Friend: Kom je vanavond?

You: Tuurlijk!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Nature'—if something is natural, it is obvious!

Visual Association

Imagine a tree (Nature) nodding its head in agreement.

Rhyme

Natuurlijk, it's the best, put it to the test!

Story

I asked my Dutch friend if he liked stroopwafels. He smiled and said 'Natuurlijk!'. It was the most natural thing he could say.

Word Web

NatuurNatuurlijkheidUiteraardNatuurlijk nietLogischVanzelfsprekend

چالش

Use 'natuurlijk' in three different conversations today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Por supuesto

Natuurlijk is more versatile in casual speech.

French high

Bien sûr

Natuurlijk has a stronger link to the concept of 'nature'.

German high

Natürlich

Pronunciation is the main difference.

Japanese moderate

もちろんです (Mochiron desu)

Japanese requires politeness markers (desu/masu) which Dutch doesn't.

Arabic high

طبعاً (Tab'an)

Tab'an is often used as a standalone filler.

Easily Confused

Natuurlijk! در مقابل Natuurlijk vs. Natuur

Learners often use 'natuurlijk' for the noun 'nature'.

Natuurlijk is an adjective/adverb; Natuur is the noun.

Natuurlijk! در مقابل Natuurlijk vs. Logisch

Both mean 'logical', but 'natuurlijk' is more conversational.

Use 'natuurlijk' for agreement, 'logisch' for reasoning.

Natuurlijk! در مقابل Natuurlijk vs. Tuurlijk

Tuurlijk is just a casual version.

Use 'natuurlijk' in formal settings, 'tuurlijk' with friends.

سوالات متداول (8)

No, 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'.

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