in natura

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “in nature.”

Prepositional phrase

in natura

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

Swedish

Alternative forms

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

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