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• Bezeichnet etwas, das in der Natur vorkommt oder von ihr hervorgebracht wird und nicht vom Menschen geschaffen ist. Auch: echt, unverfälscht, nicht künstlich hergestellt.

Describes something that exists in or is caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

1. Existing in natureA2formal

   Present in or produced by nature; not artificial or man-made.

   Natürlich

   • This product contains only natural ingredients.
   • The park is known for its natural beauty.
   • Natural resources like water and wood are essential.

   Synonymenativeorganicrawunprocessedunrefinedwild

   Antonymeartificialfakeman-mademanufacturedsyntheticunnatural

2. Innate or inbornB1formal

   Possessed as part of one's basic character; not learned.

   Angeboren

   • She has a natural talent for music.
   • He is a natural leader.
   • It is natural for babies to cry.

   Synonymecongenitalinborningrainedinherentinnateinstinctiveintrinsicnative

   Antonymeacquiredaffectedartificiallearned

3. Normal or expectedA2formal

   What is usual or expected in a given situation.

   Natürlich

   • It is natural to feel nervous before an exam.
   • Making mistakes is a natural part of learning.
   • Her reaction was completely natural under the circumstances.

   Synonymecommonexpectednormalordinarypredictableregularstandardtypicalunsurprisingusual

   Antonymeabnormalexceptionalextraordinarysurprisingunexpectedunnatural

4. Unaffected or genuineB1informal

   Behaving in a relaxed, sincere, and unpretentious way.

   Natürlich

   • She has a very natural way of speaking.
   • His smile was warm and natural.
   • Try to act natural during the interview.

   Synonymeartlesscandideasygenuineguilelessingenuousrelaxedsincerespontaneousunaffectedunassumingunforcedunpretentious

   Antonymeaffectedartificialcontrivedforcedinsincerepretentious

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die ein angeborenes Talent, eine natürliche Begabung oder eine Veranlagung für etwas hat.

A noun referring to a person who is considered to have a natural talent, ability, or inclination for something.

1. Talented personB1informal

   A person who is naturally skilled or talented at something without needing much training.

   Naturtalent

   • She is a natural at playing the piano.
   • He's a natural when it comes to public speaking.
   • The coach said the young athlete is a natural.

   Synonymegeniusprodigytalentvirtuoso

2. Music noteB2formalart

   A musical note that is not sharp or flat.

   Auflösungszeichen

   • The piece requires playing a B natural instead of B flat.
   • The composer marked the note as a natural in the score.
   • She practiced the scale with all naturals.