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当然 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • naturally adv In a way that happens without artificial help or intervention.
  • sure adj Certain or confident about something.

Senses

当然 is used for these senses in English:

  • for real Genuinely, truly.
  • naturally In a natural manner.
  • of course Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.]
  • of course Indicates enthusiastic agreement.
  • sure (in response to a request for help or a favour) Yes; of course.
  • you bet (idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

naturally — full definition

  1. adv In a way that happens without artificial help or intervention.
  2. adv Of course; as would be expected.

sure — full definition

  1. adj Certain or confident about something.
  2. adj Reliable; certain to happen or work.
  3. intj Used to say yes, or to agree casually.

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