adverb
notfalls
necessary · if necessary
The German word notfalls is an adverb meaning "if necessary" or "in case of emergency". It is composed of the noun "Not" (meaning "emergency" or "need") and "Falls", derived from "Fall," meaning "case" or "event".
Similar words:
- gegebenenfalls (if applicable)
- im Notfall (in case of emergency)
- notgedrungen (out of necessity)
Difference:
- notfalls emphasizes a necessity or last resort in urgent situations.
- gegebenenfalls is more neutral, meaning "if needed" or "if applicable."
- im Notfall is used to specify emergency situations explicitly.
- notgedrungen refers to doing something reluctantly because there's no alternative.
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Examples
Notfalls rufe ich den Arzt an.adverb
If necessary, I will call the doctor.
Notfalls übernachten wir im Gästehaus.adverb
If necessary we will stay overnight in the guesthouse.
Notfalls verschieben wir das Treffen auf morgen.adverb
If necessary we will postpone the meeting to tomorrow.
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