Selbstverständlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Selbstverständlich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "obviously", "naturally" or "of course". It is also used as adjective and particle.

Essential properties of "selbstverständlich"

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Meanings of "selbstverständlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Obviously, naturally, without explanation"

"Selbstverständlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

• Definition: "In an obvious, evident, or natural manner, without needing explanation."
• Translation(s): obviously, naturally, of course, certainly, undoubtedly
• Synonym(s): natürlich, offensichtlich, freilich
• Antonym(s): unverständlich, unklar
• Related word(s): selbstredend, logischerweise

2.) "Understood or taken for granted"

"Selbstverständlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

• Definition: "Something that is understood or taken for granted without needing explanation."
• Translation(s): obvious, natural, self-evident, a matter of course
• Synonym(s): offensichtlich, klar, eindeutig
• Antonym(s): unverständlich, unklar
• Related word(s): selbsterklärend, einleuchtend

3.) "Emphatic affirmation or agreement"

"Selbstverständlich", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

• Definition: "Expression used to affirm something emphatically or to show agreement."
• Translation(s): of course, certainly, absolutely, naturally
• Synonym(s): natürlich!, klar!, freilich!
• Antonym(s): unverständlich, unklar
• Related word(s): selbstredend!, logisch!