ADVERB

freilich/ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/certainly; of course; admittedly

freilich is a German adverb that means certainly, of course, or admittedly. It is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/.

Definitions

1.certainly; of course(confirmation, affirmation)

a.use to confirm or admit something

Er ist freilich kein Experte auf diesem Gebiet.—He is certainly not an expert in this field.

2.admittedly; to be sure(concession)

a.use to introduce a concession

Das ist freilich nicht ganz einfach.—Admittedly, that is not entirely easy.

Frequently asked questions

What does "freilich" mean in English?
"freilich" means certainly, of course, or admittedly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "freilich"?
"freilich" is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "freilich"?
"freilich" is a adverb in German.

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