selbstverständlich

Based on: verstehen
Goethe B1 Adverb
  1. taken for granted
  2. Of course.
  3. self evident, natural
1.

taken for granted

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  • Es ist selbstverständlich, dass wir uns gegenseitig helfen.
  • It is taken for granted that we help each other.
2.

Of course.

(As a stand alone. Sounds a bit formal.)
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  • Selbstverständlich.
  • Of course.
3.

self evident, natural

(In the sense of you don't even need to ask for it. )
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  • Es ist für mich selbstverständlich, dass ich dir helfe.
  • It's self-evident to me that I help you.

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Adam
Adam

I think you’re missing the umlaut.

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Emanuel
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Fixed it. Thank you!

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How many meanings does the German word 'selbstverständlich' have?

selbstverständlich has 3 distinct meanings: 1. taken for granted, 2. Of course., 3. self evident, natural .

What is 'selbstverständlich' related to?

The word 'selbstverständlich' is related to verstehen.

Where can I learn more about 'selbstverständlich'?

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