In German
natürlich
Meaning: of course
Formal or informal? “Natürlich” is the everyday way to say of course. It works as a short answer, and it's the same in formal and informal speech.
Example sentences
Natürlich komme ich mit!
Of course I'm coming along!
Kann ich helfen? Natürlich!
Can I help? Of course!
Das ist natürlich möglich.
That's of course possible.
Grammar note
“Natürlich” is an adverb and doesn't change. As a reply on its own, it's a complete sentence: “Natürlich!”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “natürlich” (of course) with “natur” (nature), which is a noun. The adverb is “natürlich”, with the -lich ending.
Quick check
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What is the German for “not of course”?
“Natürlich nicht”.
Is “natürlich” formal or informal?
It's neutral, so it works in both.