ADVERB
freilich/ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/of course; certainly; however
freilich is a German adverb that means of course, certainly, or however. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/.
Definitions
1.of course; certainly; indeed(affirmation, confirmation)
a.used to affirm or concede something in a conversation
Freilich hast du recht, aber wir müssen vorsichtig sein.—Of course you are right, but we have to be careful.
2.however; nevertheless (especially in southern/higher registers)(concessive)
a.used to introduce a reservation or objection
Sie ist freilich sehr klug, aber auch eigensinnig.—She is indeed very clever, but also stubborn.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "freilich" mean in English?
- "freilich" means of course, certainly, or however. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "freilich"?
- "freilich" is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "freilich"?
- "freilich" is a adverb in German.
