Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

falls

Translation (Übersetzung) if, in case
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fals]
B1
Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction conditional B1 subordinate-clause
Used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce conditional clauses. It expresses a condition that is uncertain or hypothetical. Similar to 'if' in English but specifically for uncertain conditions. The verb is placed at the end of the clause introduced by 'falls'.

falls - German Conjunction - falls Meaning - falls Translation - falls Conjunction Examples

falls is a German Conjunction

Learn falls meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. falls is classified as a Conjunction in German grammar.

falls Examples (Beispiele) in English

falls examples with English translations. See how to use falls in sentences. falls example sentences in English below.

Falls es morgen regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay at home.
Planning for uncertain weather conditions
Ich bringe einen Regenschirm mit, falls es regnet.
I'll bring an umbrella in case it rains.
Preparing for a possible situation
Falls du Fragen hast, kannst du mich anrufen.
If you have questions, you can call me.
Offering help for a possible need

falls Word Family - falls Related Words - falls Family Members

falls Word Family (Wortfamilie)

falls word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn falls family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore falls related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Fall
Meaning: case, instance
Example: Im Fall eines Unfalls rufen Sie sofort den Notarzt.
Noun
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
fallen
Meaning: to fall
Tense: infinitive
Example: Die Blätter fallen im Herbst von den Bäumen.
Verb

falls Usage - falls Collocations - falls Idioms - falls Synonyms - falls Antonyms

falls Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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falls Collocations (Kollokationen)

falls collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn falls word combinations and how to use falls with other words naturally.

Falls nötig
If necessary
High frequency
Falls möglich
If possible
High frequency
Falls erforderlich
If required
Medium frequency
Falls du Zeit hast
If you have time
High frequency
Falls es regnet
If it rains
Medium frequency
Falls ich komme
If I come
Medium frequency
Falls du Fragen hast
If you have questions
High frequency

falls Idioms (Redewendungen)

falls idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing falls with meanings and explanations. Master falls expressions used in everyday German.

Falls nicht anders angegeben
Unless otherwise specified
Used in formal contexts to indicate default conditions
Falls es dir nichts ausmacht
If you don't mind
Polite way to introduce a conditional request
Falls du mich fragst
If you ask me
Used to introduce an opinion or suggestion

falls Synonyms (Synonyme)

falls synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for falls and expand your German vocabulary. Learn falls similar words and their usage.

wenn
Meaning: if, when
High similarity
sofern
Meaning: provided that, as long as
Medium similarity
im Falle dass
Meaning: in the event that
Medium similarity
für den Fall dass
Meaning: in case that
Medium similarity

falls Antonyms (Antonyme)

falls antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to falls. Discover falls opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

auf jeden Fall
Meaning: in any case, definitely
sicher
Meaning: certainly, surely
bestimmt
Meaning: definitely

falls Semantically Related Words - falls Contextually Related Words - falls Thematically Related Words

falls Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

falls semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to falls. Explore falls related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn falls contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

wenn sofern ob Bedingung Voraussetzung Eventualität

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