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.

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