Freilich Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Freilich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "certainly", "of course" or "indeed". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "freilich"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "freilich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Expressing certainty or affirmation"
"Freilich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Certainly, of course, indeed."
- Translation(s): certainly, of course, indeed, surely
- Synonym(s): natürlich, selbstverständlich, gewiss
- Antonym(s): unsicher, zweifelhaft
- Related word(s): allerdings, zwar, wohl
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist freilich eine schwierige Aufgabe.
- Er hat freilich Recht, aber ich sehe das anders.
- Freilich müssen wir noch viel dafür tun.
2.) "Expressing a concession or acknowledgment"
"Freilich", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express a concession or admission."
- Translation(s): admittedly, to be sure, certainly, though
- Synonym(s): zwar, wohl, allerdings
- Related word(s): jedoch, aber, dennoch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Freilich ist er intelligent, aber faul.
- Sie ist freilich teuer, dafür aber sehr zuverlässig.
- Freilich hat er Erfahrung, trotzdem macht er Fehler.
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