auf keinen Fall

Based on: Fall
Goethe A2 Phrase
1.

under no circumstances, absolutely not, no way

Opposite: auf jeden Fall
(Super common in sentences and as a stand alone.)
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Examples
  • "Du darfst auf keinen Fall in den Einhorn-Wald gehen. Versprich mir das!""Ich kann das nicht versprechen, Mutter."
  • "You must under no circumstances go into the unicorn forest. Promise me that!""I can't promise it, Mother."

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How many meanings does the German word 'auf keinen Fall' have?

auf keinen Fall has 1 distinct meaning: 1. under no circumstances, absolutely not, no way .

What is 'auf keinen Fall' related to?

The word 'auf keinen Fall' is related to Fall.

Where can I learn more about 'auf keinen Fall'?

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