naturally / logically
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naturally / logically
As corresponds to the nature of the matter; logically or as a matter of course. It expresses that something is an expected or natural consequence.
Nach der langen Wanderung waren wir naturgemäss müde und hungrig.
After the long hike, we were naturally tired and hungry.
The word consists of 'Natur' (nature) and 'gemäß' (according to). 'Gemäß' means 'corresponding to' or 'according to'. So 'naturgemäß' literally means 'corresponding to the nature of the matter' and expresses a logical, expected consequence.
Ein Start-up hat naturgemäß am Anfang nur wenige Mitarbeiter.
A start-up naturally has only a few employees at the beginning.
As an adverb, 'naturgemäß' can stand flexibly in the sentence. If it stands in position 1, the verb follows and then the subject (inversion). But it can also stand in the middle of the sentence after the verb and subject.
Naturgemäß ist das Interesse an diesem Thema sehr groß.
Naturally, interest in this topic is very high.
'Naturgemäß' belongs more to written language or to an elevated, more formal style. It is often used to justify an argument logically and objectively.
Die Ergebnisse der Studie waren naturgemäß von vielen Faktoren abhängig.
The results of the study were naturally dependent on many factors.
natural / of course
'natürlich' and 'naturgemäss' can both express that something is self-evident or to be expected. 'Natürlich' is very common in everyday language and can also simply mean clear agreement. 'Naturgemäss' sounds more factual and tends to explain that something follows logically from the situation. Learners may confuse the words because both can seem similar in sentences like 'Das ist zu erwarten' (That is to be expected). A practical rule is: if you are simply agreeing or describing something as clear, use 'natürlich'. If you are describing an expected consequence, 'naturgemäss' is more precise.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag sind viele Menschen naturgemäss müde.
After a long workday, many people are naturally tired.
Natürlich helfe ich dir morgen beim Umzug.
Of course I'll help you move tomorrow.