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 express an expected consequence. Natürlich can simply present a statement as self-evident or signal the speaker's attitude; naturgemäss more strongly explains the consequence through the nature of the situation. Use natürlich as a neutral reaction, and naturgemäss for an objectively expected development.
Nach dieser langen Reise war ich naturgemäss müde.
After such a long journey, I was naturally tired.
Nach dieser langen Reise war ich natürlich müde.
After such a long journey, I was naturally tired.
