falls

Based on: Fall
Goethe B1 Conjunction
1.

in case, if

Opposite: wenn
(Sounds less likely than "wenn" but does not sound well with conditional verb forms)
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Examples
  • Falls /wenn Thomas wusste, dass Maria das Buch braucht, dann hat er es auf jeden Fall mit zur Uni genommen.
  • In case Thomas was aware that Maria needed the book, then he certainly brought it with him to school.(lit.)

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‘falls’ vs ‘wenn’ – What is the difference

"falls" and "wenn" can both mean "if" in German. Today, we'll find out if there is a difference between the two and how to use "falls" properly.

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Noah
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When you get a chance, can you add example for sentence with ‘falls’

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I added a couple, but I recommend reading the linked article, as it compares wenn and falls in detail.

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How many meanings does the German word 'falls' have?

falls has 1 distinct meaning: 1. in case, if.

What is 'falls' related to?

The word 'falls' is related to Fall.

Where can I learn more about 'falls'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'falls':

‘falls’ vs ‘wenn’ – What is the difference
"falls" and "wenn" can both mean "if" in German. Today, we'll find out if there is a difference between the two and how to use "falls" properly.
Read article