falls
if
Ein Wort, das benutzt wird, um eine Bedingung auszudrücken. Es zeigt an, dass etwas nur passiert, wenn eine bestimmte Sache eintritt.
The German word "falls" is a conjunction that translates to "if" or "in case" in English. It is used to introduce conditional clauses, stating a possibility or a hypothetical situation where one event depends on another. Unlike "wenn" which is also used for conditional statements, "falls" emphasizes the contingency of the event more explicitly, suggesting a stronger sense of uncertainty or dependence on specific circumstances. Words with similar functions include "wenn" (if, whenever) and "sofern" (provided that). Although similar in usage, "wenn" can also be used for temporal statements and is more versatile, whereas "falls" is strictly conditional.
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Examples
Falls es regnet, bleiben wir drinnen.conjunction
If it rains, we will stay inside.
Ruf mich an, falls du Hilfe brauchst.conjunction
Call me if you need help.
Falls du kommst, beginnen wir mit dem Essen.conjunction
If you come, we will start with the meal.
Falls du kommst, sollten wir den Termin planen.conjunction
If you come, we should plan the appointment.
Falls du Hunger hast, kannst du etwas essen.conjunction
If you are hungry, you can eat something.
Falls es regnet, nehmen wir den Schirm mit.conjunction
If it rains, we will take the umbrella with us.
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