Natürlich nicht
Example: Ich komme natürlich nicht ohne meinen Pass zur Party.
Definition
"Natürlich nicht" is a German phrase used to emphasize a negative response or to indicate that something is obviously or certainly not the case, as in the example, "Ich komme natürlich nicht ohne meinen Pass zur Party," meaning one definitely does not come without their passport to the party.
Etymology
The phrase "natürlich nicht" combines "natürlich," meaning natural or naturally, and "nicht," meaning not. It evolved from common German usage to express certainty or obviousness in negation. Did you know? "Natürlich" originally comes from the Latin word "naturalis," relating to nature.
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