Natuurlijk
Example: Het is natuurlijk belangrijk om elke dag water te drinken.
Definition
"Natuurlijk" is an adverb used to express something that is obvious, expected, or taken for granted. In the example phrase, it emphasizes the importance of drinking water daily as a self-evident truth or natural fact.
Etymology
The word "natuurlijk" comes from the Dutch adjective 'natuurlijk,' meaning 'natural,' which itself derives from the Latin 'naturalis,' relating to nature. Did you know? Its roots highlight the connection to nature and inherent qualities, reflecting the idea of something being obvious or as expected.
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"Natuurlijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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