Also means
of course
Usage Note
freilich is a modal adverb meaning 'admittedly, to be sure', conceding a point while implying a qualification, e.g. das ist freilich richtig, aber .... In southern German and Austrian usage it can also mean a plain 'of course, certainly'.
Examples
"Der Plan ist freilich teuer, doch er lohnt sich."
Natural Translation
The plan is admittedly expensive, but it is worth it.
Literal Translation
The plan is admittedly expensive, yet it is-worth itself.
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