Naturalnie

Naturalnie is a Polish adverb formed from the adjective naturalny (natural). It is used to describe the way in which an action is performed or to express a view that follows from the natural order of things.

In one sense, naturalnie means in a natural or unforced way. Examples include statements like zachowuj się naturalnie (act naturally) or ten proces przebiega naturalnie (this process proceeds naturally). In this sense it emphasizes ease, spontaneity, or alignment with typical patterns.

In another sense, naturalnie functions as a discourse particle equivalent to "of course" or "naturally," often used to express agreement, inevitability, or obviousness. For instance, naturalnie, że przyjdę (of course I will come) or naturalnie, to prawda (naturally, that is true). It can be used to affirm a premise or respond affirmatively to a suggestion.

Usage notes indicate that naturalnie is common in everyday speech and can appear in both informal and semi-formal contexts. In very formal writing, speakers may prefer synonyms such as oczywiście or jak wiadomo, depending on the nuance sought. The word retains a flexible range, from describing conduct to signaling obviousness in discourse.

See also: naturalny, naturalność, oczywiście.