selbstverständlich
Translation
of course, naturally, self-evident, obviously
Examples
Hilfst du mir? – Selbstverständlich!
Will you help me? – Of course!
Es ist selbstverständlich, dass man hilft.
It goes without saying that one helps.
Das ist eine selbstverständliche Pflicht.
That is a self-evident duty.
Grammar Patterns
as a reply particle. Are you coming? – Of course!
as an adverb. Of course we will gladly help you.
as a predicate: Es ist selbstverständlich, dass... It goes without saying that one is on time.
as an attribute: a self-evident courtesy. That is a natural reaction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: natürlich, klar, logisch; Antonyms: fraglich, unklar
Etymology
Composed of 'selbst' (self) and 'verständlich' (understandable). Literally 'self-understandable'.
Memory Tips
If something is so easy to 'verstehen' (understand) that it understands it'selbst' (itself), then it's 'of course' or 'obvious'.