ADJECTIVE
natürlich/naˈtyːɐ̯lɪç/natural; of course; naturally
natürlich is a German adjective that means natural, of course, or naturally. It is pronounced /naˈtyːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "natürlicher" and "natürlichsten".
Definitions
1.natural; as typically found in nature or in the usual way(describing something as part of nature or as expected)
a.natural, not artificial or affected
Die Zutaten sind alle natürlich.—The ingredients are all natural.
b.normal, as is to be expected
Es ist ganz natürlich, nervös zu sein.—It's completely natural to be nervous.
2.of course; certainly; obviously(as an adverb, expressing confirmation or obviousness)
a.used to confirm or emphasize agreement
Kommst du auch zur Party? – Natürlich!—Are you coming to the party too? – Of course!
Adjective Forms
| Positive | natürlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | natürlicher |
| Superlative | natürlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "natürlich" mean in English?
- "natürlich" means natural, of course, or naturally. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "natürlich"?
- "natürlich" is pronounced /naˈtyːɐ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "natürlich"?
- The comparative of "natürlich" is "natürlicher" and the superlative is "natürlichsten".
- What part of speech is "natürlich"?
- "natürlich" is a adjective in German.
