Natuurlijk niet
Example: Ik ga natuurlijk niet naar het feest vanavond.
Definition
"Natuurlijk niet" is a Dutch phrase used to express a firm and clear negation, meaning 'of course not' or 'naturally not.' It emphasizes that something will definitely not happen or is not true, often to reassure or clarify in conversation.
Etymology
The phrase "natuurlijk niet" comes from the Dutch words "natuurlijk," meaning 'natural' or 'of course,' and "niet," meaning 'not.' Together, they form a common expression used to deny something emphatically. Did you know? The word "natuurlijk" originally stems from Latin 'natura,' reflecting nature or inherent qualities.
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"Natuurlijk niet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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