Meaning
To express that something is self-evident or obvious.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Direktheit' (directness). Saying something is logical isn't seen as rude, but as a shared appreciation for efficiency and truth. In Swiss German, you might hear 'Das isch doch logisch'. The sentiment is the same, but the pronunciation is softer. Austrians might use 'Eh klar' more often than 'Das ist doch logisch', as it sounds slightly more charming and less 'Prussian'. In German universities, this phrase is used to dismiss weak arguments. If a point is 'logisch', it is considered robust.
The 'Na' Boost
Add 'Na' at the start ('Na logisch!') to sound 100% more like a native speaker when agreeing enthusiastically.
Watch your tone
If you say it too slowly or with a sigh, it sounds like you think the other person is being slow.
Meaning
To express that something is self-evident or obvious.
The 'Na' Boost
Add 'Na' at the start ('Na logisch!') to sound 100% more like a native speaker when agreeing enthusiastically.
Watch your tone
If you say it too slowly or with a sigh, it sounds like you think the other person is being slow.
Test Yourself
Which response is most natural for a friend asking if you want a free ticket to a concert?
Freund: 'Willst du {die|f} Freikarte für das Konzert?'
This is the most natural, enthusiastic way to agree in an informal setting.
Fill in the missing modal particle to make the sentence sound natural.
Das ist ____ logisch!
'Doch' is the standard particle used in this expression to imply obviousness.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Situation: You are explaining why you need an umbrella because it is raining.
The connection between rain and needing an umbrella is a matter of simple logic.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesFreund: 'Willst du {die|f} Freikarte für das Konzert?'
This is the most natural, enthusiastic way to agree in an informal setting.
Das ist ____ logisch!
'Doch' is the standard particle used in this expression to imply obviousness.
Situation: You are explaining why you need an umbrella because it is raining.
The connection between rain and needing an umbrella is a matter of simple logic.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNot usually among friends, but it can be condescending if used to answer a genuine question from someone who is confused.
Yes! 'Logisch!' is a very common one-word answer in casual German.
'Klar' is 'clear', 'logisch' is 'logical'. They are 90% interchangeable, but 'logisch' sounds slightly more analytical.
It's a modal particle that adds the flavor of 'as you should know' or 'obviously'. Without it, the sentence is too dry.
Related Phrases
Das ist doch klar!
synonymThat's clear / obvious.
Das versteht sich von selbst.
similarThat goes without saying.
Logisch!
specialized formObviously!
Das macht Sinn.
similarThat makes sense.
