Natürlich



Example: Es ist natürlich, bei Regen einen Schirm zu benutzen.

Definition


"Natürlich" describes something that is natural, normal, or expected, often referring to things occurring in nature or according to common sense. For example, in the phrase 'Es ist natürlich, bei Regen einen Schirm zu benutzen,' it means it is normal to use an umbrella when it rains.

Etymology


The word "natürlich" comes from the German root "Natur," meaning nature, combined with the suffix "-lich," which is similar to the English '-ly.' It originally described something pertaining to nature. Did you know? The concept behind "natürlich" has remained quite stable, consistently relating to what is natural or expected.

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