freilich
/ˈfʁaɪ̯lɪç/ adverb C1- however, albeit · Es war nur eine kurze, freilich heftige Erkrankung. It was only a short, albeit severe, illness.
- of course, admittedly · Die Bezahlung könnte freilich besser sein, aber die Arbeit macht mir Spaß. The pay could be better, of course, but I enjoy the work.
- of course, certainly, sure · Hilfst du mir beim Umzug? — Ja, freilich! Will you help me move house? — Why, of course!
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