obviously / naturally
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obviously
Expresses that something is obvious, logical, or self-evident and does not require further explanation.
Selbstredend müssen alle Sicherheitsvorschriften genau eingehalten werden.
Obviously, all safety regulations must be followed exactly.
The word is a compound of 'selbst' (self) and 'redend' (present participle of 'reden', to speak). It literally means 'speaking for itself' and makes clear why something needs no further explanation.
Die Notwendigkeit für sauberes Wasser ist selbstredend.
The need for clean water is self-evident.
'Selbstredend' often stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1. In this case, the verb follows directly afterward in position 2. However, it can also stand after the finite verb inside the sentence.
Selbstredend hat er für den entstandenen Schaden bezahlt.
Naturally, he paid for the damage caused.
This word belongs to elevated written language and sounds formal. It is rarely used in everyday spoken language.
Die Ergebnisse der Studie sind, selbstredend, vertraulich zu behandeln.
The results of the study are, of course, to be treated confidentially.
natural / of course
Natürlich and selbstredend can express in a reply that something is clear or self-evident. Natürlich is the neutral and very common choice and can also show agreement; selbstredend sounds elevated and emphasizes the logical obviousness more strongly. In everyday situations, natürlich is therefore usually the better fit, while selbstredend is more suitable in a formal comment.
Selbstredend helfe ich Ihnen bei diesem wichtigen Umzug.
Obviously, I will help you with this important move.
Natürlich helfe ich dir beim Umzug.
Of course I'll help you move.
