Meaning
Used to express that something is self-evident or expected.
Cultural Background
Germans value 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). Using 'Natürlich' signals that you agree based on the facts of the situation, which is seen as more reliable than emotional agreement. In Austria, you might hear 'Freilich' as a regional synonym for 'Natürlich'. It carries a slightly more traditional, warm tone. Swiss German speakers often use 'Natürli' (with the diminutive -li) in dialect, though they use 'Natürlich' in Standard German contexts.
The 'Aber' Trick
Saying 'Aber natürlich!' makes you sound much more fluent and polite than just 'Natürlich'.
Watch the Word Order
Remember: Natürlich [Verb] [Subject]. Don't say 'Natürlich ich komme'.
Meaning
Used to express that something is self-evident or expected.
The 'Aber' Trick
Saying 'Aber natürlich!' makes you sound much more fluent and polite than just 'Natürlich'.
Watch the Word Order
Remember: Natürlich [Verb] [Subject]. Don't say 'Natürlich ich komme'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word order.
Kommst du mit? - Ja, _________ (ich / kommen / natürlich).
When starting the clause with 'natürlich', the verb 'komme' must be in the second position.
Which word is the most formal alternative to 'Natürlich'?
In a business letter, you should use:
'Selbstverständlich' is the standard formal equivalent in German business communication.
Match the German phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common fixed expressions using 'natürlich'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Darf ich das Fenster öffnen? B: ________, es ist sehr warm hier.
'Natürlich' is the adverbial form used for agreement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ways to Agree in German
Informal
- • Klar
- • Logisch
- • Sicher
Neutral
- • Natürlich
- • Ja, genau
Formal
- • Selbstverständlich
- • In der Tat
Practice Bank
4 exercisesKommst du mit? - Ja, _________ (ich / kommen / natürlich).
When starting the clause with 'natürlich', the verb 'komme' must be in the second position.
In a business letter, you should use:
'Selbstverständlich' is the standard formal equivalent in German business communication.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common fixed expressions using 'natürlich'.
A: Darf ich das Fenster öffnen? B: ________, es ist sehr warm hier.
'Natürlich' is the adverbial form used for agreement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, 'Ja' is more common, but 'Natürlich' is used when you want to be more expressive or polite.
Yes, but you must use the correct adjective endings, e.g., 'natürliches Essen'.
Related Phrases
Selbstverständlich
synonymSelf-evident / Of course
Na klar
synonymSure / Clearly
Freilich
similarCertainly
