Example: Viele Menschen halten sauberes Wasser für selbstverständlich.
Definition
"Etwas für selbstverständlich halten" means to consider something so normal or obvious that it is taken for granted without appreciation or special attention, as in the example where many people take clean water for granted.
Translations
take something for granted
dar algo por sentado
iets als vanzelfsprekend beschouwen
donar una cosa per feta
tenir quelque chose pour acquis
Etymology
The phrase "etwas für selbstverständlich halten" comes from German, combining "etwas" (something), "für" (for), "selbstverständlich" (self-evident or obvious), and "halten" (to hold), literally meaning to hold something as self-evident. Did you know? This expression reflects a typical German compound construction that vividly conveys the idea of assuming something without question.
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take something for granted