No. 1,315 in German
selbstverständlich
Self-evident; obvious; natural.
In a sentence
Es ist selbstverständlich, dass man anderen hilft.
It is self-evident that one helps others.
Used to denote something taken as granted or obvious.
Das kann ich selbstverständlich für dich erledigen.
Of course, I can handle that for you.
Used to emphasize willingness or agreement in response.
Selbstverständlich ziehen wir erst die Schuhe aus, bevor wir das Zimmer betreten.
Naturally, we take off our shoes before entering the room.
Conveys that the action is customary or universally accepted.
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