natuurlijk

This is the 512th most frequent Dutch word.


natuurlijk

"Naturally" or "of course."


Here 'natuurlijk' is used as an adverb to confirm or emphasize the statement, meaning 'of course'.

Natuurlijk begrijp ik wat je bedoelt.

Of course I understand what you mean.


In this sentence, 'natuurlijk' is used as an adjective to describe something as natural or in its original, unaltered state.

De bergen waren heel natuurlijk en onaangetast.

The mountains were very natural and untouched.


Here, 'natuurlijk' emphasizes an expected or logical action, meaning 'of course' in the context of common sense.

Je moet natuurlijk wel je huiswerk maken voordat je gaat spelen.

You do need to do your homework, of course, before going to play.