Of course

English

Idiom

of course

1. Indicates enthusiastic agreement.

   Of course I'll go with you.

2. Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.

   Of course, there will be a few problems along the way.

3. Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.

   Of course I know that!

   You will, of course, surrender all your future rights to the property.

Translations

• Chinese: 當然, 当然
• Dutch: natuurlijk
• French: bien sûr, bien entendu, naturellement
• German: selbstverständlich
• Finnish: tietysti , totta kai
• Greek: φυσικά
• Italian: certo, per forza , naturalmente
• Japanese: 当然 (とうぜん , tōzen)
• Polish: oczywiście
• Portuguese: naturalmente, de acordo
• Romanian: bineînţeles , sigur
• Russian: конечно
• Spanish: por supuesto
• Swedish: naturligtvis