Luonnollisestikin

Luonnollisestikin is a Finnish adverb meaning “naturally” or “as expected,” used to emphasize that a statement follows logically from what has been said or from generally accepted circumstances. It can convey that something is obvious or indisputable in the given context, similar to the English “of course.”

The word is formed from the adjective luonnollinen (natural) with the adverbial suffix -sti to create luonnollisesti, and the enclitic particle -kin is added to intensify the sense. The result is written as a single word: luonnollisestikin. The -kin particle adds emphasis, nuance of inevitability, or shared understanding in the statement.

Usage and nuance: luonnollisestikin is employed in both spoken and written Finnish to reinforce that something should be expected or is true by virtue of the situation. It is often used in responses, explanations, or conclusions where the speaker wants to stress naturalness or obviousness. Examples include: “Hän teki sen itse, luonnollisestikin,” meaning “He did it himself, naturally/of course,” and “Se ratkaisu on luonnollisestikin tehokkain,” meaning “That solution is, of course, the most effective.”

Relation to other forms: luonnollisesti is the base adverb meaning “naturally,” while luonnollisestikin adds stronger emphasis through -kin. In contrast, tietysti more directly translates to “of course” and can carry a lighter tone. Luonnollisestikin tends to appear in contexts where the speaker wants to underscore inevitability or obviousness.