Translation of German word "falls" to English
falls
/fals/
Meaning
ConjunctionSupposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.
How to use
The subordinating conjunction falls ('if / in case / in the event that') introduces conditional clauses, sending the conjugated verb to the very end (Falls es regnet, nehmen wir einen Regenschirm — In case it rains, we take an umbrella). Unlike wenn, falls implies a lower probability or uncertainty.
🇬🇧 English
if
Example
Falls du müsstest gehen, gehe ich auch.
If you had to go, I would go too.
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- falls nötig— if necessary / if needed
- falls möglich— if possible / in case it's possible
- falls es regnet— in case it rains / if it rains
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What is the definition of the German word "falls"?▼
The German word "falls" is defined as: "Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false."
What does the German word "falls" mean?▼
The German word "falls" means "if" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "falls"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "falls"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Falls du müsstest gehen, gehe ich auch." (which translates as "If you had to go, I would go too.").
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