in natura

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “in nature.”

Prepositional phrase

in natura

1. in kind
2. (humorous) paid in sexual favors

Swedish

Alternative forms

• i natura

Adverb

in natura (not comparable)

1. in kind

Usage notes

• The form "i natura," which is only mentioned in SAOB, appears to be more common in practice when comparing "lön i/in natura" and "betalt i/in natura" on Google.
• Often (jocularly) of being paid in sexual favors, especially in the form "betalt i(n) natura."

References

• in natura in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• in natura in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• in natura in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)